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The Children & Nature Network has developed some terrific resources for educators. Click on the link below:

http://www.childrenandnature.org/learn/toolkits/

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Today’s post comes with a personal story. In celebration of Fall and all the fun activities that one can do outdoors, Sandra Y. from the University of Illinois, tells us what motivates her to stay engaged during this time of year. ————————— “I really like fall because I feel like it’s a time where everyone comes together for different events before the hectic holiday season hits. It’s always fun to participate in pumpkin carving, apple picking, haunted houses, or just lounging on the quad in a warm sweater. It’s a super relaxed vibe where the sky shades into a nice light during the day, and by the end, it’s always a happy, warm, orangey-red. I really like to walk to my classes as much as I can before it gets freezing cold. The nice breeze makes me enjoy the walk and also not sweat like it does in the summer. The leaves changing and the wind picking up makes me take things in slowly and realize that even if it might be a crazy week, it’s always comforting outside:)” ———————————— Stay active and stay warm! Submit any Fall photos to be featured on our page and tell us a bit about yourself! Happy Fall! 🍁🍂 Photo credit: @yeahhh_mannn

Happy Fall! It’s an exciting time with various warm colors, warm blankets, and pumpkins galore. With changing seasons comes a possible change in your mental health. Staying active outdoors and engaging in the celebration of changing seasons is a great way to combat a decline in your mental health. ~🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂~ ——————————————————————————According to Dr. Young, “Every year, about 5% of Americans experience a condition called seasonal affective disorder”. As mentioned in the article, ways to overcome or help with this disorder is by engaging in outdoor activity and not giving into the pressures of hustle and bustle around this time of year. ~🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂~ ——————————————————————————- No need to rush into Fall, enjoy it while it lasts. She brings us warm tones, crunchy leaves, and most importantly: great sweater weather. A fun activity to engage in is visiting your local apple orchard or pumpkin patch for all your Fall needs :). ——————————————————————————— Want to read more👉: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201710/5-ways-the-change-seasons-might-affect-your%3famp Photo credits: @zoeschnitzler Comment below about your favorite parts of Fall!

We are back! Intern Friday: I’m Jennifer, and currently the sole intern on this wonderful project! I’m incredibly excited to be apart of this and hope the content I provide is inspiring and immersive 🥳🌳 —————— I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and studying Human Development and Family Studies. Fun fact about me: I am currently in the process of getting my scuba certification! I love nature and connecting people to it. ——————- Stay tuned for weekly updates :) 🌳 #intern #internfriday #uiuc

"The health disparities between coastal and inland communities are sharper for low-income individuals, probably because the wealthy have less stressful lives in general and the ability to take regular beach vacations." - Michael Depledge, Chair of Environment and Human Health at @uniofexeter Medical School ~🌳~ According to Global News in July 2018, "blue environment" proximity matters for health. Being by water promotes better health, and a slower heart rate and lower stress hormones mean better mental health. There's no definitive answer for whether or not some bodies of water are better than others. However, research shows that close proximity and amount of interaction matter when it comes to bodies of water "predicting" health status. ~🌳~ Want to read more? 👉 globalnews.ca/news/4320204/lake-water-mental-health-blue-space/ Photo credits: @aaronebata #beach #bluehealth #bluespace #enjoyoutdoors #getoutside #hinproject #humansinnature #humansinnatureproject #lake #loveexeter #uniofexeter #water

"Although emerging evidence suggests that rock climbing is a potential health-enhancing activity for youth, there is still a need to understand many of the physiological and psychological benefits posed by the sport in order to provide a more enhanced application with specific populations." - Dr. Shannon R. Siegel and Dr. Simon M. Fryer for the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ~🌳~ Youth are becoming increasingly overweight and obese, and rock climbing may be an activity that helps tackle this issue. Elite or competitive rock climbing allows youth to fulfill recommended guidelines. This aerobic exercise is naturally a great option, especially if done in "laps" or in repetition. ~🌳~ Want to read more? 👉 doi.org/10.1177/1559827615592345 Photo credits: @aaronebata #climb #climbing #enjoyoutdoors #getoutside #hinproject #humansinnature #humansinnatureproject #kidsclimbing #rockclimbing

"Riding enables kids to realize how their choices, attitudes, and behaviors affect the other living creatures around them." - Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette for The Equine Land Conservation Resource ~🌳~ According to this 2014 article, equestrian activities can benefit kids because they teach them decision-making skills while providing physical activity. Children become responsible caretakers as they care for their horse companion. Horses have a positive impact on children's growth given the opportunity. ~🌳~ Want to read more? 👉 elcr.org/why-horses-are-great-for-kids/ Photo credits: @julirogo #enjoyoutdoors #getoutside #hinproject #horses #horsebackriding #humansinnature #humansinnatureproject #kidshorsebackriding #ridehorses

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