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by Jacob Rodenburg (Author)
Unplug from technology and "plug in" to nature through the wonder of your senses.
The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way.
From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to bird calls, camouflage games, and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse, engaging, sensory activities for all ages that promote mindfulness and nature connection.
With activities grouped by the main senses - hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste - plus sensory walks and group games, The Book of Nature Connection is both a powerful learning tool kit and the cure for sensory anesthesia brought on by screen time and lives lived indoors.
Whisper in birds, be dazzled by nature's kaleidoscope of colors, taste the freshness of each season, learn to savor the scented world of evergreens, hug a tree and feel the bark against your cheek. Spending time in nature with all senses tuned and primed helps us feel like we belong to the natural world - and in belonging, we come to feel more connected, nourished, and alive.
Ideal for educators, camp and youth leaders, caregivers and parents, and anyone looking to reconnect and become a nature sommelier!
AWARDS
- GOLD 2023 Nautilus Book Awards Special Honors: Educational Guidebooks
- SILVER 35th IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Nature & Environment
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Unplug from technology and plug-in to nature through the wonder of your senses
An essential bedside and backpack read for all educators.
-- Karen O'Krafka, president, Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario
A great choice for anyone looking to unplug from our hectic, technology-dominated lives and be immersed in nature to reap the benefits!
-- Aly Hyder Ali, urban nature organizer, Nature Canada
PACKED WITH FUN activities, The Book of Nature Connection engages all of our senses for deep and nourishing nature experiences.
From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to bird calls, camouflage games, and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse, engaging, sensory activities for all ages that promote mindfulness and nature connection.
With activities grouped by the main senses - hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste -- plus sensory walks and group games, The Book of Nature Connection is both a powerful learning tool kit and the cure for sensory anesthesia brought on by screen time and lives lived indoors.
Whisper in birds, be dazzled by nature's kaleidoscope of colors, savor the scented world of evergreens, hug a tree and feel the bark against your cheek, and taste the freshness of each season.
Ideal for educators, camp and youth leaders, caregivers and parents, and anyone looking to reconnect and become a nature sommelier!
Flip to any page, read, and go outside for a new and refreshing way to experience wonder.
-- Jennifer Seydel, executive director, Green Schools National Network
Beautifully illustrated, clear as a bell, and joyous. Invaluable for classroom teachers, parents, and outdoor educators.
-- David Sobel, environmental education leader, author, Beyond Ecophobia
JACOB RODENBURG, nature sommelier, is an award-winning educator, the executive director of Camp Kawartha - a summer camp and outdoor education center -- and an instructor in environmental education at Trent University. He has taught more than 100,000 students and is co-author of The Big Book of Nature Activities. Jacob lives in Peterborough, Canada.
Author Biography
Jacob Rodenburg, nature sommelier, is an award-winning educator who believes in the importance of connecting children to nature. He is the executive director of Camp Kawartha, a summer camp and outdoor education center, and an instructor in environmental education at Trent University. An educator of three decades, Jacob has published articles on children, nature, and the environment; has taught more than 100,000 students; and is co-author of The Big Book of Nature Activities. He lives in Peterborough, Ontario.
