The Nature Deficit Problem
Today's children are the first American generation to grow up effectively isolated from nature. Outdoor recreation and exploration have been replaced by time spent indoors, in front of electronic screens.
Too many children know too little about the natural world. This nature deficit in their lives affects their physical and mental health, their creativity and ability to learn.
National Wildlife Federation's Plan
To connect people with nature, National Wildlife Federation has launched the Reversing Nature Deficit campaign. Through NWF programs and in partnership with education, health care, natural resources and other environmental organizations, we are working to confront the growing problem of nature deficit in America's children.
NWF is calling on parents and other caring adults to get involved by actively helping children spend time outdoors and by supporting necessary policy change to assure our children a safer, healthier future. >> Learn More
Show Your Support for Getting Environmental Education
Back in America's Classrooms
We need to bring back environmental and outdoor education not only for the health of our children, but to ensure an environmentally literate citizenry that will help conserve the future of our natural world.
Sign the Petition asking Congress to pass the No Child Left Inside Act to help get environmental education back in America's classrooms.
Partner Organizations in Confronting Nature Deficit
American Recreation Coaltion
Children and Nature Network
National Recreation and Parks Association
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Association of Children Museums