Nature Is Beautiful, But Not

In Our Bones We Need The Natural Curves Of Hills, The Scent Of Chaparral, The Whisper Of Pines, The Possibility Of Wildness.

The Centers For Disease Control (cdc) Reports That The Number Of Overweight Adult Americans Increased Over 60 Percent Between 1991 And 2000. According To Cdc Data, The U.s. Population Of Overweight Children Between Ages Two And Five Increased By Almost 36 Percent From 1989 To 1999.

Kids Are Plugged Into Some Sort Of Electronic Medium 44 Hours Per Week.

The Dugout In The Weeds Or Leaves Beneath A Backyard Willow, The Rivulet Of A Seasonal Creek, Even The Ditch Between The Front Yard And The Road-all Of These Places Are Entire Universes To A Young Child.

There Is A Real World, Beyond The Glass, For Children Who Look, For Those Whose Parents Encourage Them To Truly See.