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Dr. Myron Floyd: Nature Matters for Black Lives

July 25, 2021 access to nature, antiracism in the outdoors, Black outdoor recreation, College of Natural Resources, connection to nature, diversity in nature, greenspace, Myron Floyd, National Recreation Foundation, North Carolina State University

Dr. Myron Floyd is an NRF trustee, dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University, and a member of The North Face Explore Fund Council, a group working towards increased access to outdoor

From Screen Time to Green Time: Virtual Event on July 20th

July 17, 2021 children and nature network, children's screen time action network, crawford prize, green schoolyards, josé gonzález, latino outdoors, outdoor play, richard louv, screen time, shannon danks, youth outdoors

Adults and kids alike continue to deal with issues related to increased screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending too much time staring at a screen can boost stress levels, cause headaches, and damage eyesight.

Rethink Outside Fellowship

July 15, 2021 Blue Sky Funders Forum, Jose Gonzalez, Rethink Outside, Rethink Outside Fellowship

FIND YOUR VOICE Applications are open for the Rethink Outside™ Fellowship, coordinated by the Blue Sky Funders Forum, and facilitated by NRF trustee José González! The fellowship is designed to support, connect,

10 Tips for Summer Recreation

July 9, 2021 family fun, get outside, recreation safety, risk management, summer recreation, summer with kids, summertime

Summer is the perfect time to head outdoors for a hike, a swim, a camping trip, or a cookout, but there can be dangers associated with summertime recreation. Recent extreme weather across the country has highlighted the

Families That Play Together

June 28, 2021 benefits of recreation, family recreation, family relationships, healthy families, time outside, youth recreation

Recreation has all kinds of benefits for the mental, physical, and social health of young people. One of the primary benefits of youth recreation is that it often builds a sense of community and provides opportunities

Building Empathy Through Coaching

June 21, 2021 coach training, empathy, player development, social-emotional learning, youth coaches, youth development, youth mentors, youth recreation, youth sports

For youth, positive intergenerational relationships are essential for healthy emotional development. While relationships with adult family members are central in the lives of young people, it’s important for kids to