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Family Outdoor
Nature Discovery at Shawnee Prairie
Darke County Parks are proud to offer a new monthly series, called
Family Outdoor Nature Discovery (F.O.N.D.). F.O.N.D. is a timely
opportunity for families to engage in unstructured and purposeful
outdoor play in our parks. Our Naturalists will provide the tools and
locations for kids and their parents to explore whatever nature
provides each month.
It’s no secret that we all have way too much screen time. According to
Scott D. Sampson, author of How to Raise a Wild Child, “The average
North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at
screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors, a
dramatic transformation within the past generation. Yet recent research
indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth.
Regular exposure to nature can help relieve stress, depression, and
attention deficits. It can reduce bullying, combat obesity, and boost
academic scores.”
Beginning at the Nature Center at 1pm on August 19th your family will
be prepared to venture onto the trails to explore the topic of the
month whether it is wetland discovery or fort building! No fee or
registration is required, but please be sure to dress for the weather
and bring a water bottle. Programs will be held outdoors in all
but the most extreme weather conditions. Join us and get outdoors
to discover the nature in your backyard!
For more information please contact the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165
or email info@darkecountyparks.org.
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