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Nature Benefits

The Power of Touch: How Tactile Activities Can Lower Kids’ Stress Levels in Winter

As the temperature drops and daylight hours dwindle, children often find themselves confined indoors with limited opportunities for physical activity. This seasonal shift can lead

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February 12, 2025
City kids stay active during winter. Reduced nearsightedness and increased vitamin D levels.
Nature Benefits

How to Keep Kids Active During the Winter Months

Winter is a magical season filled with snow-covered landscapes and cozy evenings, but it can also pose a challenge for keeping kids active. As the

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January 17, 2025
Learning in nature builds stronger emotional connections to people and the natural world
Nature Benefits

Why Kids Still Need Nature, Even During the School Year

As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. Fresh notebooks, new teachers, and a return to structured learning all

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August 30, 2024
Wildlife Gardens

Protect Pollinators During the Fall

Less is more when it comes to fall yardwork! Save yourself the time, and protect pollinators this fall by following these simple guidelines.

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November 13, 2023
Nature exploring and nature fascination with city kids
Nature Benefits

Nature Changes Kids’ Immune Systems

In 2020, daycare workers in Finland rolled out a lawn, planted forest undergrowth, and allowed children to care for crops in planter boxes. Within a

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March 13, 2023
Events

ECOS Students Attend Wonderful Presentation on Bears

Last week several of our ECOS students and their families were able to hear Rae Wynn-Grant, a carnivore ecologist, present the Secret Life of Bears

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January 26, 2022
Access to nature results in increased physical activity and reduced risk of obesity
Program highlights

“The best time I’ve had all year!” | ECOS Nature Program

We persevered through yet another year up-ended by Covid. A big thank you to everyone who attended our events and made monetary contributions to our

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December 22, 2021
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Philanthropy

Are Your Donations Actually Helping to Solve Problems?

Human brains are odd. We are drawn to shiny objects, cute animals, fancy buildings, and exclusivity. We crave social acceptance and recognition. Our minds want

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December 19, 2021
Publicity

Green Works Featured in the Beacon

Thanks to the Beacon for including Green Works in their article highlighting local nonprofits, and difficulties with Covid.

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December 12, 2021
Skill building increases self confidence
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ECO Career Camp Featured on KCPT’s Flatland

Our inaugural ECO Career Camp for urban middle school students was just featured on Flatland, KCPT’s digital magazine. Take a look! To sign up a

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July 1, 2021
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