Youth in Nature

Youth in Nature The Youth in Nature initiative engages local at-risk youth in our region through a variety of nature experiences.

The overarching goal is to create 'Wow!' moments in nature by providing a range of experiences in our region's spectacular natural spaces. Youth in Nature engages youth in a variety of nature experiences in order to enrich young lives through the cultivation of love for the natural world. The overarching goal is to create 'Wow!' moments in nature, by providing a range of experiences in our region'

s spectacular parks and preserves and hopefully catching sight of some of nature's most spectacular creatures. A growing body of research indicates that contact with nature is important for children's cognitive, emotional, social, and educational development. Benefits include increased concentration, greater attention capacities, and higher academic performance. Studies also show that youth demonstrate better motor coordination, reduced stress levels, increased social interaction with adults and other children, and improved social skills as a result of greater activity in nature.

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400 Palmetto Avenue
Osprey, FL
34229

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(941) 918-2100

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