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Activities and Insights to Help You Explore the Natural World

Research shows that regular time in nature can make kids healthier, happier, smarter and better stewards of the environment!

We will be using this blog to provide fun and educational activities to encourage kids to get outside and explore nature.

Infographic - Nature Can Improve Health and Wellbeing: Healthy babies, healthy eyes and vitamin D levels. increased physical activity, social-emotional wellbeing
Nature Can Improve Health and Wellbeing
Infographic - Nature Can Improve Academic Outcomes: better academic performance, enhanced attention, increased engagement & enthusiasm, improved behavior
Nature Can Improve Academic Outcomes
Infrographic - Nature Play Can Encourage Care for the Earth - The Benefits of Time in Nature: Better Social Skills, Pro-Environment Behaviors, Enhanced Health, Increased Self-Esteem, Improved Grades, Stronger Emotional Connections to People and Nature
Nature Play Can Encourage Care for the Earth

Here are some of the topics will be talking about:

  • Bugs!  Bugs!  Bugs!
  • Citizen Science
  • Gardening
  • Invasive Species
  • Nature Hikes
  • Plant Science

The information of this blog is posted by Susan Ndiaye, the 4-H Natural Resource Educator  at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Susan Ndiaye at sgn32@cornell.edu or call her at (845) 344-1234 (ext. 250).