Why Nature Is So Important for Kids

Why Nature Is So Important for Kids
Clyde Butcher photographing in the Everglades. Courtesy of Clyde Butcher
Barbara Danza
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Clyde Butcher is an award-winning nature photographer who is best known for his striking black-and-white images of the Everglades in Florida and elsewhere. I spoke to him recently about the importance of encouraging children to spend time in nature. Here’s what he said.
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Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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