Pandemic or not, learning about the environment, conservation, and the species of an area is always an important aspect that NCWAS advocates. We host a number of on-the-ground teaching opportunities, lead bird walks, and are involved in a number of community science projects.
Connecting with teachers and parents looking for ways to inspire and educate youth is an important part of what we do at NCWAS. This page is designed to provide links to sites that offer educational materials and curricula that align with our mission.
NOTE: The following link is to a site based in the U.K. The content seems universal.
50 Ways Forest and Outdoor Learning Experiences Benefit Child Development
This site covers several essential things to benefit child development through outdoor experiences and learning. These include:
- Statistics on how much outdoor experiences help children learn
- The important skills like confidence and responsibility that kids learn by being outdoors.
- How outdoor activities help young students in developing social and exercise-related routines.
Insights that parents and educators can gain at the site include:
- 93% of schools believe outdoor learning improves children’s social skills.
- Parks, fields, and playgrounds are the most popular outdoor learning venues among 76% of kids.
- Even teachers benefit from outdoor learning as 79% of them say it has informed their teaching methods.