ORION Article and Webcast...

The Jan/Feb 2012 issue of ORION Magazine features “Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist”, a thought-provoking article by writer and poet — and former environmental activist — Paul Kingsnorth. The article was so interesting that we signed on to listen to ORION’s webcast conversation with Kingsnorth, activist and author Lierre Keith, and cultural ecologist and philosopher David Abram, author of The Spell of the Sensuous and Becoming Animal. (Can’t recommend Abram’s books highly enough!) Their hour long conversation about...

Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with ...

Once you’ve been inspired by Mother Nature’s Child to learn more about how to reconnect yourself, your children and your community with nature, read Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature by Jon Young (featured in the film), Ellen Haas, and Evan McGown. The book is much more than an innovative how-to manual, it’s a fun read that also clearly explains both the history and benefits of this growing movement to re-invigorate ourselves and our communities through more connection with the natural world. It’s really about waking up to all the...

Colorado Environmental Film Festival Sel...

Mother Nature’s Child has been selected to screen at the 6th Annual Colorado Environmental Film Festival, held in Golden, Colorado from February 23-25,...

Docs in the Park!...

Have you heard about pediatricians prescribing time in nature for their patients? Studies show that being outside in nature relieves stress, combats obesity, and reduces asthma and ADHD in children. The Parks & People Foundation in Baltimore, MD — who generously assisted us with our Baltimore shoot for Mother Nature’s Child — supports this effort with a “Docs in the Park” program as part of their Greater Baltimore Children and Nature Collaborative. A fantastic idea: prescribe outdoor activity instead of prescription drugs! A terrific way...

Radio Interview: Jon Young and Richard L...

On Saturday, December 17th from 10 – 11 a.m. PST, the  San Francisco radio station Green 960 AM,  will broadcast an interview with tracker Jon Young and author Richard Louv on “An Organic Conversation”.   The program discusses innovative solutions to today’s environmental and social challenges within the context of interconnectedness and spirituality. The title of their interview is “No Child Left Behind: Addressing Our Disconnect From Nature.” Both Jon and Rich were featured in Mother Nature’s Child and their conversation...