District Asks You to "Leave No Child Inside"
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County – and other members of Chicago Wilderness – are teaming up to support “Leave No Child Inside,” which aims to connect children with nature.
Studies support nature’s importance to children’s healthy development. Unstructured play in the outdoors and with nature fosters creativity, helps prevent childhood obesity, eases symptoms associated with attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder and reduces other health- and development-related issues.
Join in the growing movement to get children outside and in touch with nature. Support “Leave No Child Inside,” and enjoy one of the Forest Preserve District’s many programs that promote fun experiences in DuPage forest preserves.
For example, monitor frogs with a naturalist. Climb an oak tree with a forester. Or, reel in a big fish with a forest preserve ranger.
A calendar of upcoming programs is included in each issue of the District’s quarterly publication “The DuPage Conservationist,” which is free to DuPage County residents and includes nature-related, historical and educational articles. For a subscription, call (630) 933-7085.
To learn more about Chicago Wilderness and its “Leave No Child Inside” initiative, visit www.kidsoutside.info.
With over 25,000 acres, 140 miles of trail and 60 preserves all right at your feet, there's a perfect way to enjoy DuPage County's forest preserves that's just waiting for you. For information, call (630) 933-7200, or visit www.dupageforest.com.
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