Emilian Geczi Chicago Wilderness

Leave No Child InsideA Regional Initiative to Reconnect Children and NatureEmilian GecziChicago Wilderness

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1965

2005

“…a fundamental shift away from nature-based recreation…”

Pergams & Zaradic, 2008

unstructured outdoor time:

30 mins / week

Hofferth, 2008 Kaiser Family Foundation, 2009

screen time:53 hours 26 mins / week

“…potential to improve all aspects of children’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive.”

Burdette & Whitaker, 2005

“…relationship to adult environmental attitudes and behavior.”

Wells & Lekies, 2006

a campaign and resources that connect programs and missions

collaborative initiatives and programs

next challenge: the CW Conservation Education Ladder

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