SHARING THE LOVE

“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves” Mahatma Gandhi

10 ways nature is good for children

  • Nature helps brighten your mood. It effects your brain waves and makes you feel happier, even after just 15 minutes.

  • Walking in nature makes your memory stronger! By upto 20 percent, which can really help with all your schoolwork.

  • Being in nature helps you absorb Vitamin D, which keeps those bones and teeth strong.

  • Being outside means you are doing lots of exercise keeping your body fit and metabolism working well.

  • Being in nature can help reduce stress. Nature helps soak up that stress, whether it’s the ocean or a forest, it helps reduce your heart rate and lower cortisol levels in the body.

  • Being in nature strengthens your immune system, helping you fight off any colds or coughs.

  • It helps you build your inquisitive mind. Asking questions and working out ideas in nature is a great way to work on your problem solving skills.

  • Being in nature helps you concentrate for longer.

  • Being in nature helps open up your creative part of the brain.

  • Being in nature with your friends or family creates positive shared experiences and memories for you to keep forever.