Nature Play WA talks about the benefits of having children in nature. Children need time in nature to go wild and be creative with objects in the natural surroundings. Breathe in fresh air, admire the greenery and enjoy the sounds of nature.
If you are looking for a location for your children to run wild, Boshack Outback allows them the opportunity for that. Check out what we have available: http://boshackoutback.com/farm-stay-perth/
Learn about cheap, simple, practical ways to improve the future for your children.
On November 26, as part of the Active 10 conference, Nature Play WA will be running a special morning seminar for parents on nature play. This will run from 9am to 12.30pm. Cost is $25 inclusive of GST.
This seminar will feature two of the key organisers of the US nature play movement who will talk about how you and your family can get involved in the movement.
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For more details, please visit the Nature Play event website.
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority is developing a new environmental discovery and learning facility which will be the first of its kind in Western Australia and a legacy for the future generations of Western Australians. They aim to deliver a special place for the community, where individuals, in particular children are able to explore and connect with nature.
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority understands the problems of Nature Deficit Disorder, and the Rio Tinto Naturescape is based on the premise that urban children are in need of being exposed to nature. They aim to help these children develop environmental awareness and respect for nature.
For the most part, the new experience will exist in its natural state, reflective of a transitional area between developed parkland and local bushland environment. Rio Tinto Naturescape in Kings Park is expected to be constructed in 2010 and opened to the public in mid 2011.
So what can parents do to prevent Nature Deficit Disorder? The following tips can help you.
Remember, children will get excited about something when you are genuinely excited about it, too! Model the behavior you want your children to emulate. Demonstrate your own curiosity about nature sharing what you love to do in the outdoors with your kids. You can model respect for nature through simple everyday activities like recycling and not littering. Sharing your natural interests is the best motivation a child can have to participate.
Every Sunday, or once a month, plan a surprise outdoor trip with your kids. You could go to your local river, beach, forest, nature preserve, or city park! Planning surprise family fun time builds kids’ excitement for the next adventure, and helps demonstrate how you value your time with them.
Be the parent who plans the monthly outing with families in your child’s class. Exploring the great outdoors can be easier and closer than you think. Trips can include Pebble Beach, the Everglades, Blue Ridge Mountains, swamps, state parks, or fly fishing. Do some research on beautiful areas near your school. Build community with your child’s class and instill in them a love of nature.
Source: Education.com
Richard Louv, renowned author of Last Children and chairman and co-founder of the Children & Nature Network, came to the Perth Concert Hall last Wednesday to talk more on Nature Deficit Disorder. He was invited by Western Australia’s Department of Sport and Recreation.
“Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—and many are right in our own backyard.”
Extracted from richardlouv.com
After listening to him, with 1500 other people at Concert Hall, on Nature Deficit Disorder we are pleased to say “Boshack has the right environment“.
Nature & fresh air starts to play its role.
Due to the crowding of classrooms, computers and play games it has been researched that children showing
signs of aggression and stress could be suffering from Nature Deficiency Syndrome.
The pristine bushland at Boshack will be an ideal place for such students to visit and experience the peace, tranquility,and what the Australian Bush has to offer so we have been told by the Head of Outdoor Activities of all schools from a particular country.
