The 'sick earth' project was inspired by the children's relations with the forest and the care for the woodland that they developed throughout the year. Their goal was to inform others on how to act responsibly and in relation with the world around them. Their display was prominently featured on the University campus and sparked interesting conversations about sustainability.
Sometimes nature is thrilling, exciting, intriguing, and challenging. It offers opportunities to connect and challenge one's abilities. Nature connections provoke thinking, skill, and empathetic relations to everything around you.
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Sometimes nature is messy and children are confronted with real issues like waste and the human impacts on nature. Children want to explore these complex ideas like sustainability and their roles in fostering sustainable communities.
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