Community Corner
Family Nature Explorers
Have you ever stood with your child under a majestic tree and admired its beauty? Have you and your child shared the fun of hunting for leaf shapes or going on a nature treasure hunt? Research shows that experiences like these help children build lasting connections to the natural world and to the adults with whom they share these adventures. Come join the fun of outdoor adventures with the Nature Explorers! The goal of the Nature Explorers is to inspire children and their families to connect with the natural world and spend quality time together outdoors. Why? Research shows that children benefit greatly from connecting with nature.
Benefits include:
• Increased math and science skills
• Strengthened powers of observation and imagination
• Enhanced motor skills including balance, coordination and agility
• Improved concentration, even among children with ADD
• Increased sense of wonder, inspiring lifelong learning
Sat. July 19, See, Smell, Feel, Spella Park, meet in the pavilion (2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin).
Ages: 4-11 years with parent (younger siblings welcome)
In the event of severe inclement weather, makeup dates are not scheduled.