Kalamazoo Gazette: At the Nature Center

The Kalamazoo Gazette reports the No Child Left Inside movement is at the heart of programs at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. The nature center spans 1,100 acres, and includes vast natural habitats and large exhibit areas with live animals. The Nature Center staff takes its programs to schools across the region and does conservation work throughout the state, says Sarah Reding, vice president for conservation stewardship.

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"We are finding that more and more children are not getting out. They are plugged in instead of being outside, they are not getting enough exercise, and they aren’t doing as well in school. It shows that they’re healthier, they do better in school, and overall just have a much better childhood if they can problem solve on their own and get fresh air."

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Source: Kalamazoo Gazette