We all need heroes. Richard Louv, the author of Last Child in the Woods, is one of my heroes. Rich was the first to coin the phrase 'nature deficit disorder' which refers to our disconnect with nature and the potential harm that it can impose on human beings. In Last Child, Rich provided readers with an education on this subject and encouraged all of us to become part of the new nature movement. His follow-up book, The Nature Principle highlighted the importance of adult conn

My friend Richard Louv loves to write. At least I think he must love it because he writes – a lot – and for a lot of different organizations and publications. I really admire the fact that he has this amazing ability to tell stories, he is gifted at using words and he can paint a picture of images and ideas he wants to share by using language. In one of his latest articles he talks about how to use technology while in nature – what a great idea! He talks about how children to

Last week we travelled to San Diego to attend the first ever gala for the Children and Nature Network. The event took place on a paddlewheeler boat in Mission Bay. It was attended by C&NN’s board of directors, Richard Louv and a lot of other generous individuals who helped to raise a whole lot of money for the organization. Check out this blog to read more about it. The highlight for me was definitely meeting and introducing Canada’s favourite wildlife artist and conservati

My friend Richard Louv has invited me to blog for the Children and Nature Network from time to time. It is an organization he helped found. Check out their mission statement: Children and Nature Network was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children’s health and

Recently I travelled to California to meet with Richard Louv, the author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle. After interviewing Mr. Louv he turned the camera around and interviewed me! The post below is a blog that I submitted for the Child and Nature Network and a link to that interview. Guest blog for Child and Nature Network Check out Richard’s Books #RichardLouv #ChildrenandNatureNetwork #thenatureprinciple #naturedeficitdisorder