Why nature is good for your health

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Canada Goose Coats On Sale As nature lovers we all enjoy watching wildlife and getting out into the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle of town or city life. Even the British summer weather doesn’t deter canada goose outlet in usa us. Saint Swithin’s Day is 15 July and it’s said the weather on that day will remain for 40 days, so fingers crossed we get a sunny one. Although we have a feeling that even inclement weather won’t stop our enjoyment of spotting different species or trying out a walk in a different wood. Canada Goose Coats On Sale

Canada Goose Outlet The term, coined by journalist Richard Louv, describes how lack of access to nature can affect children in a negative way. If kids spending far too much time cheap canada goose cooped up indoors watching TV or playing computer games they’re more likely to suffer from all sorts of problems such as anxiety, depression or weight gain. Canada Goose Outlet

The government recently highlighted canada goose langford parka black friday the value of the great outdoors, linking nature with improved wellbeing and health canada goose outlet uk review in its https://www.amigosdecontreras.es Natural Environment White Paper. At the Woodland Trust we already know how important it is for children to experience the outdoors. We work closely with schools through our Green Tree Schools Awards, which reward participants who plant trees and help kids learn about how beneficial they can be.

canada goose For fun filled family outdoor activities there’s also Nature Detectives. Here you’ll find nature themed activity packs, minibeast ID sheets, treasure hunts and lots more. In short, it’s no secret that getting out and enjoying nature is great for kids, as well as helping them forge a bond with the natural world that will grow throughout their lives. canada goose

It’s not all about the youngsters though: nature canada goose expedition uk is essential for everybody. To tie in with Dementia Awareness Week (3 9 July), the Woodland Trust has been working to understand canada goose outlet toronto factory how important cheap canada goose it is for older people living with dementia to get into the countryside. To achieve this, its VisitWoods project teamed up with Dementia Adventure and Caring Homes and ran three small woodland group visits. These trips allowed care home residents and their relatives to soak up all the feel good benefits of green space and fresh air.

In our experience most of the nature lovers out there have a real passion for the natural world and a love of sharing their knowledge with others. Why not spend a few hours in a wood with the younger and older members of your family? As well as igniting a spark in their imagination, you could also be improving their health.

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