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Getting Our Children In Touch With Nature In Orlando

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Richard Louv is the author of the book The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. He coined the term Nature Deficit Disordder to describe what research shows is a lack of appreciation of nature in children today. Mr. Louv feels that most of our children are overly 'plugged in.' They spend entirely too much time in front of the television, computer, or video games, which allows too little time for them to be outside appreciating nature. Some of children are urban bound and do not have access to state parks or other nature centers. He feels that children need to be outside playing, camping, fishing, biking, hiking, or taking part in other outdoor activities that foster an appreciation for nature.

Richard Louv is a co-founder of the Children and Nature Network, an organization which seeks to education parents, teachers, and other adults about the importance of fostering an appreciation of nature in our children. To learn more about the Network, please see www.childrenandnature.org.

As a retired teacher, I think it is important for our children to learn about the world around them and we have so much to learn from nature. Florida has so many wonderful locations for children to learn from the natural habitats. There are many vacation destinations which will help you and your family foster an appreciation of nature.

Airboat Rides at Boggy Creek takes riders into the Florida Everglades to see birds, turtles, and other animals in their natural environment. Visit www.bcairboats.com.

Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever Florida. Visitors can take a horseback or coach safari to see panthers, coyotes, bears, bobcats, and other animals in their natural habitat. They can see how a real ranch is run as well. Please visit the website for the many options available. www.floridaecosafaris.com.

Gatorland has educational wildlife programs, reptile shows and more. It is a themepark and wildlife preserve. Please visit www.gatorland for more information.

Children love petting farms! Green Meadows Petting Farm has more than 300 animals and is in a pristine country setting. They provide a 2-hour tour. Visitors will enjoy petting animals like cows, pigs, donkeys, and more. Please visit www.greenmeadowsfarm.com.

The Silver Springs Nature Park in Ocala, Florida has glass bottom boats to let its visitors enjoy the view of fish, shellfish, turtles, and alligators. You can visit the petting zoo and see habitats of endangered species. Visit www.silversprings.com.

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