Welcome! This is the place to find great outdoor activities for children. No matter where you live, you can help them learn about and experience nature by following tips to get them interested in being outside. And best of all...it doesn't cost a penny.
My name is Jodi Valenta. I launched KidsDiscoverNature Blog in Winter 2009 on a whim because I wanted to provide guidance to parents on encouraging children to get outdoors and connect with nature. Check out my first blog post to learn more about why I am blogging on this topic. You can also learn more about me by reading an interview I did for PlanetGreen.com.
From Concern to Inspiration
It is well-documented that children do not spend nearly enough time enjoying the outdoors and are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow. They receive many benefits from exploring and playing in the natural world such as relaxation, creativity and imagination building, exercise and much more! In a nutshell, I think it is important for my children, and all children, to experience the same childhood we all had, one that was filled with dirt digging, tree climbing, fishing, exploring, running, jumping and the freedom to just discover nature! This it what inspires me to write my posts.Why KidsDiscoverNature?
For fourteen years, my professional career was devoted to fish and wildlife ecology and conservation. I have an Master of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in environmental studies. I own my own consulting firm, Mile Creek Communications, which provides strategic marketing and communications services for the conservation community and outdoor recreation industry. As an entrepreneur, blogger, mom to two young children and resident nature girl, my goal is to pass my knowledge and love of nature on to my children and to others. Through this blog, I hope to inspire parents and caregivers to tell their kids to “go play outside” and provide useful tips and fun ideas to help them motivate their children to head outdoors and simply enjoy nature!KidsDiscoverNature is proud to have been nominated for Treehugger.com's Best of Green award!
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To contact me directly, please email me at milecreek at charter dot net.
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3 comments:
Hi,
Wanted to let you know about a geocaching event that might fit in perfectly with getting kids out in nature. Please check it out at www.trippingwithkids.com. The geocaching event button is on the right top corner.
Thanks,
Lora
www.trippingwithkids.com
Hey,
Thank you for following my tweets. I had no idea you were outthere. Next time I create a list of great outdoor family sites I will add you for sure.
Take care Heidi Ahrens
Jodi,
I just have a quick question for you but couldn't find an email so had to resort to this. I am an environmental blogger. Please email me back at barbaraobrien@maacenter.org when you get a chance. Thanks.
Barbara
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