[Ecoed] FWD: Richard Louv-Author to Speak at ESA meeting symposium!

[Jennifer Riem]

From: F-Bob Pohlad [mailto:BPohlad at FERRUM.EDU] 
Subject: Richard Louv-Author to Speak at ESA meeting symposium!
 
Special Notice!!  Renowned author and speaker on ecological education to
present during ESA Symposium in August!  Make plans to attend!
 
Tuesday, August 7, 2007: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM

A2&7, San Jose McEnery Convention Center

SYMP 5 - No child left indoors: Ecologists linking young people with
nature
 
The symposium will be followed by a discussion session during the
lunch break (11:30-1:15), so bring your lunch and stay to discuss
current
and future plans for ESA member involvement in this national movement.
A cash bar and light snacks will be provided during the discussion
session.
 
Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children
from Nature-Deficit Disorder," and chairman of the Children & Nature
Network, speaks about the transformation in the relationship between
children and nature, how society is teaching young people to avoid
direct experience in nature. That unintended message is delivered by
schools, families, even organizations devoted to the outdoors, and
codified into the legal and regulatory structures of many of our local
communities. He also describes the new body of scientific evidence
demonstrating just how important direct contact with the outdoors is to
healthy child development, touching on such health issues as ADHD, child
obesity, stress, creativity and cognitive functioning. To stimulate a
"Leave No Child Inside" movement, he offers practical suggestions for
action by parents, grandparents, government agencies,  conservationists,
urban planners, educators and others concerned about the future of
childhood and the earth itself.
 
 
Jennifer Riem
Education Coordinator
Ecological Society of America
301.588.3873 ext. 314
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