Brookfield Zoo will host a new spring lecture series for adults devoted to the topic of children and the outdoors beginning March 18.
The series will explore how adults may guide children to more outdoor experiences and foster respect for the environment in the process. Richard Louv, author of the highly acclaimed book, "Last Child in the Woods" will headline the series.
Dates and times for the lectures:
Last Child in the Woods:
Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder
Richard Louv
Wednesday, March 18
Ecological Identity in Childhood
Dr. Ruth Wilson
Tuesday, April 14
Growing Child-Friendly Nature Spaces
Dr. Robin Moore and Dr. Nilda Cosco
Wednesday, May 20
The price for each lecture is $13 for zoo members and $16 for non-members. Attendees can save $6 when you sign up for all three lectures. Each lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m.
I love this! "The series will explore how adults may guide children to more outdoor experiences and foster respect for the environment in the process."
Getting kids outside to notice their surroundings is so important. Nature has so many fun things to offer!
Posted by: Jeanne of Ecolabel Fundraising | March 12, 2009 at 06:09 PM