Spending time in nature has a physiological effect on the body, reducing blood pressure and the hormone cortisol, which is associated with stress. Thus, our time in nature serves to lessen stress and refresh our brains, improving focus, creativity and problem-solving.
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On a bright, spring fifth of May – like today, but 90 years ago – a small group of students in Laona, Wisconsin planted a tree in a forsaken area outside of town. In 1928, the land around the logging town had been subjected to great deforestation.
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Making mud pies, identifying animal tracks, collecting bugs, and building onto a fort using nothing more than sticks and leaves. These are just a few of the activities that children are doing to learn about nature in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Nature Play program—a new initiative to provide nature-based free play for children and families in the city.
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The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has awarded a total of $5,447 to 11 schools through the Go Outside Fund (GO Fund). The GO Fund provides funding to teachers to bring environmental education for students outside of the classroom by helping to pay for field supplies, substitute teachers, transportation or assistance from resource professionals and educators.
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Learn about North Lakeland Discovery Center’s Bat Walk and Live Education Bat Programs.
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“We believe that nature has inherent value and that people want to make a difference,” said Ruth Oppedahl, executive director for the Natural Resources Foundation. “The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant program is proof of this. These grants are awarded to people and organizations who are out there making a real difference for conservation and education in Wisconsin and we are so proud to support their work.”
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