Learning Through Landscapes

have a new look to their website, lovely. They have some great information and it seems easier to navigate.

Plus, there are some great quotes from a few heavyweights.....

"Barren tarmac playgrounds may have been sufficient for my generation with freedom to roam and explore out of school hours, but times have changed and so too must our attitudes to these vital spaces." Sir David Attenborough.

Warwick Cairns

Check this out. The second part is here.

Is it me or have we lost our common sense and allowed the media to infect our lives to the detriment of our children?

Again?

Now that I'm back I shouldn't really post about Ken Robinson, or you may think this is fast becoming his unofficial fan club . However, he is out there and people are listening and for that I must join the band wagon.

Over at Good there is an article mentioning that he had done a series of videos to answer questions people twittered him about. They called him a "rock star"......... Praise indeed.

Check out his website as well (link to the right), he has more twitter replies there.

Happy New Year and a post close to my heart

"Is it better to bring up kids in Denmark?" An article over at the Guardian.

Summer Hiatus

Will be back posting as soon as I can.

Healing Landscapes

Found this great website via the ASLA. A resource for "gardens and landscapes that promote health and well-being".

In an ideal world all gardens and landscapes should do that...... but sadly they don't.

(The photo above is of my recent field trip to the Poppy Fields in Lancaster, CA.)

Richard Louv is doing the rounds in the UK

Two great articles concerning connecting our children to nature. The Telegraph and The Guardian.

Great to see the subject (and Richard Louv) getting such coverage.....