Children and Nature: Rediscovering a sense of wonder

31 May – 4 June 2010

Richard Louv, Kathy Louv, Jan van Boeckel

One-week course

Course overview

The alienation that many young people feel from the natural world has become a major concern. It was beautifully articulated in Richard Louv’s book Last Child in the Woods, which has spawned an international children and nature movement. This course looks at why nature is important for children’s development and creativity, and how the “nature gap” can be bridged. It includes outdoor arts-based workshops and experiential exercises which can be used in many environmental education contexts.

The course is intended for: teachers at all levels, environmental educators, childcare and family services professionals, and parents.

Teachers

Richard Louv is a journalist and international recognised expert on the connection between family, nature and community. His book “Last Child in the Woods” has stimulated a global debate about the relationship between children and nature. He is the chairman and co-founder of the Children & Nature Network.

Kathy Louv is a nurse practitioner whose current interest focuses on the relationship between physical exercise, health and brain development.

Jan van Boeckel is a researcher at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, where he and his research group are studying practices and theoretical underpinnings of so-called arts-based environmental education. He is also a practising visual artist and regularly conducts “wildpainting” courses in the mountains of Norway.

Course Fees

For businesses: One week £1,300

For individuals, NGOs, Educational & Public Sector Organisations: One week £750

All course fees include accommodation, food, field trips and all teaching sessions.

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Discounts
10% for residents of South West England
20% with five or more people coming from the same organisation on the same course

(only one discount applicable per booking)

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