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7/24/2007
A July 24, 2007 article from the Daily Herald (Chicago suburbs) reports on recent efforts to encourage students to spend more time outside in nature. Rather than sitting in front of a television or video game console, several concerned groups (including educators, elected officials, and environmentalists) would like to see children develop an understanding and appreciation of the world of nature that surrounds them. Benefits of playing and exploring outside include increased physical activity, new opportunities for creativity, and the likelihood that, as adults, individuals will make efforts to protect the environment.
The article is available at the Daily Herald Web site.
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