Today's
youth spend less time outside than any previous generation, depriving
themselves of the emotional and physical benefits that come from having a
bond with the natural world. Rather than “going green,” children are “going
screen,” spending an average of 44 hours per week interacting with
electronic media. This is a trend Wild Birds Unlimited is committed to
reversing with its Pathways To Nature for Kids initiative.
Developed in partnership with National Audubon Society and
the National Wildlife Federation, Pathways To Nature for Kids gives children
from across North America the opportunity to connect with their natural
world.
Through this initiative, Wild Birds Unlimited is providing
more than 400 young people with scholarships to attend summer camps at
National Audubon Society Centers across the United States. Wild Birds Unlimited scholarship eligibility is determined by each Audubon Center. For more information on details about general registration, camp programs and scholarships visit the Audubon website.
Pathways To Nature for Kids is also a major supporter of
the National Wildlife Federations Green Hour website. This site provides
parents, caregivers and educators with resources, a daily calendar of
exploration ideas, and an online community forum to help them get their kids
outside everyday.
Wild Birds Unlimited is dedicated to reconnecting children
with the outdoors as part of our mission to bring people and nature
together. |
