Showing poor kids green spaces helps them and the planet

Times

21-05-2025

The natural world is in crisis. Very few naturalists will disagree. But what can we do about this to save the spaces, places, creatures and climates we hold dear for our children and grandchildren?
In a world dominated by screens, the natural world has become something distant, something our kids might see in documentaries but rarely touch. As a naturalist, father and someone who has spent a lifetime exploring the wonders of the wild, I think it's time we turned this around. Our children need to spend more time experiencing nature, not just for their health but for the health of the planet.
I have seen at first hand the remarkable benefits that a closer connection to nature and the outdoors can provide. The natural