Children are happier, healthier and more creative when they are connected to nature. We always aim to inspire people about Norfolk’s wildlife, but a new project which started this spring hopes to go a little bit further.
Our Sure Start with Nature project works with three Norfolk Sure Start Centres in Thetford, Great Yarmouth and Holt to bring nature-centred activities to pre-school children and their parents. These activities introduce the very young to the wonders of nature and show the benefits of spending time outdoors for child development and mental and physical wellbeing.
Head of People and Wildlife, David North said: “Research shows that children today have far fewer opportunities than previous generations to explore and discover wildlife and spend much less time outside. We are delighted that it gives us the ability to work with Sure Start Centres which do an excellent job engaging the very young and their families. We hope that nature becomes part of these families’ lives each day, throughout the year.”
