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Lead the Way in Nature Fun!

Are you ready for an exciting adventure into the world of nature? Dive into Connect IN Nature’s activities and resources designed to help you feel great and enjoy the outdoors. Get ready to explore, learn, and have a blast with us!

Activities & Resources

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Youth Activity Guides

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Forest Bathing 101

Parks and Rec Curriculum for Forest Bathing

Guidance and Tips for Leading a Breath and Body Awareness Practice

Script for Breath and Body Awareness Practice (5-10 y.o.)

Script for Breath and Body Awareness Practice (10+ y.o.)

Nature Programs

Connecting to Nature with the Seek App

EE - Running & Seated Game Examples

Forest and Nature Therapy

Using the Merlin Bird ID App

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Walking Programs

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Color Scavenger Hunt

Night Program Mindfulness Walk

Walking Activity CINN project

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Farming & Gardening

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Connect IN Nature - Gardening

Landscaping Native Plants Brochure IN

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Mindfulness

Wellness Wander 1-Pagers

Forest Bathing Activity

Mindfulness in Nature

Nature's Impact on Well-Being

Reduced Risk of Anxiety Disorders:

Research conducted by scientists at Stanford University in 2018 showed that increased exposure to green spaces was associated with a decreased risk of developing anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

(Source: Tandon, P. S., et al. (2018). Association of neighbourhood greenness with self-perceived stress, depression and anxiety symptoms in older U.S adults.)

Improved Sleep Quality:

A cross-sectional study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health in 2020 found that adolescents who spent more time in natural environments had better sleep quality and duration, which is positively associated with mental health outcomes.

(Source: Ghrouz, A. K., et al. (2020). Outdoor Activity and Sleep Among Adolescents.)