With all those good computer games, IPhones, on-demand TV shows and Skype, why should children bother going outside? Or why should parents encourage them to play in the woods. Don’t they get enough fresh air and exercise playing soccer?

A growing number of studies show that nature is good for kids—good for their health, their academic achievement, their sense of self.

At this community presentation on October 20th, 2011, kicking off year two of the Needham Public Schools’ Eco-Explorers project, author David Sobel will both translate some of the research and give examples of parenting strategies that help children to develop a healthy relationship with the natural world.

We especially invite parents, teachers and both middle & high school students to this presentation at the Newman School Auditorium at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 20th,

If you can, join us early for a Science Center & Eastman Trail Open House from
3:15 pm – 6:30 pm. Join members of Girl Scout Troop #73121 in their Service Learning Project and visit the newly renovated Science Center.