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Wonder-filled StewardshipWorldwide efforts are underway to help today’s children grow up in a ‘greener’ world. Finding ways to inspire children’s love for the earth today will help them become tomorrow’s generation of caring environmental stewards. Momentum is building. Change is happening. Add your voice to the celebration of actions that are being taken in playgrounds and board rooms and demand continued effort �" for the sake of our children and of our world.
In this edition of Wonder committed educators from across the globe reflect on this message as they respond to the Nature Action Collaborative for Children guiding principle:
We believe it is important for educators to encourage children’s development of wonder and a sense of environmental stewardship.
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Reflection: Let Nature Captivate Children
from Daniela Benavides, Adriana Gonzalez, and Jeff Reiss, Peru
ConCiencia in Spanish translates roughly to ‘science with conscience.’ By helping develop self-esteem and leadership skills in youth, we uncover hidden talents and allow children to build a genuine life-long appreciation for nature. ConCiencia’s 5-week travelling summer nature camp is a window to the wonders of nature for dozens of coastal Peruvian children each year. We pack up our telescopes, fish nets, goggles, bathing suits, and our team moves to a small ...