At Least One Green Hour for Kids

It’s true.
Unfortunately many kids are growing up so plugged into electronics and other indoor activities they are losing the wonders of the outdoors.

How much time did you spend outside exploring and playing as a child? Does your child spend that much time outdoors?
Green Hour is a National Wildlife Federation program that encourages children to get outside for at least one hour per day.
According to research cited on the Green Hour, kids who regularly spend unstructured time outside enjoy these benefits:
• Play more creatively
• Have lower stress levels
• Have more active imaginations
• Become fitter and leaner
• Develop stronger immune systems
• Experience …read more