10/14/2026
Happy World Children’s Environmental Health Day! 🌎💚
Today, we’re shining a light on an important connection: children’s mental health and their relationship with the natural world. 💡
Middle and high school students are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis with rising concerns around stress, anxiety, and depression. While there is no single solution, spending time outdoors can be a powerful part of the answer. Research suggests that time in nature can help reduce stress, improve mood, encourage physical activity, and foster a greater sense of connection and well-being. 🧠
Imagine a world where every child has the opportunity to explore a forest, discover a stream, climb a hill, or simply experience the freedom of playing outside. These moments matter. Kids deserve the chance to step away from screens, reconnect with themselves and others, and experience joy and wonder of the natural world. 🌳
Join us on the morning of November 12th for our 18th annual State of the Environment breakfast Beyond Four Walls: Helping Kids Find Their Wild! ☕️
Through our new Beyond Four Walls initiative we’re working to equip local youth leaders with the skills and confidence they need to get their kids outdoors. By empowering the adults that work with young people every day, we could create more opportunities for outdoor exploration, play, learning, and meaningful connections with nature. 🌱
Because sometimes, the best classroom has no walls - and the path to well-being starts just outside the door! 🚪➡️🌲🌞
Register here: https://support.berksnature.org/product/SOTE2026/state-of-the-environment-breakfast-2026-ticket
