“E" is for Environment: Connecting Children with Nature

Jeanne Andrews of Baltimore County Public Library

Many studies examine the importance of nature to the development and well-being of children, and yet they are spending less time outside than ever before. Discover reasons why and some of the barriers affecting accessibility as well as unique methods libraries have utilized to remedy the situation.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…

●      define "Nature Deficit Disorder".

●      name at least two resources for assistance in programming for environmental literacy.

●      discuss one or two ways that different library systems across the country engage children with nature.