What is Nature 120?

We are a group of educators and therapists who believe that children and adults thrive when they eat properly, breathe well, sleep soundly and engage nature in unstructured, open-ended, playful ways. We have been profoundly moved by our experiences with children from different racial, cultural, socio-economic and neurological backgrounds. There is a growing body of research that supports what we have seen. When we open up opportunities for children to play without imposed structure in a natural setting, and we mindfully insert minimal, simple exercises to sharpen awareness around eating and breathing, we see them effortlessly soften, heal, connect, learn and grow. It’s breathtaking to witness. 

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Here are additional resources speaking to the importance of spending time outdoors:

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3 

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190613095227.htm

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/19/people-who-spend-more-time-outdoors-lead-more-fulfilling-lives-new-research-shows/

 

https://www.asla.org/healthbenefitsofnature.aspx