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7 things to know before you climb a tree!
Children Nature Play Outdoor Play Tree climbing
If there is one thing that fascinates almost all of us, it is climbing trees. Whenever you see a tree with its strong branches, do you ever feel the urge to climb those giant living beings to see the world from above? Where there are trees, there is fun! Climbing trees to harvest fruits and nuts is exciting. Big tree branches make a cosy seat for you to lean on and read a book. Sitting on tree branches takes you to a very different world. You will discover many new things: the wrinkles and holes in their bark, the small...
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Children Future Generation Nature Play Outdoor Play Red Soil Spring
Look back on your childhood memories and it is likely that you will look back fondly on time spent sitting under a favourite tree, or climbing it, splashing in puddles, exploring rock pools, paddling in streams, or making daisy chains. But will the next generation of children have the same memories to look back on? Childhood is changing, and sadly, too many children do not have the connection to nature that was second nature to most in years gone by. Nature play is crucial to child development, and happiness. But all too often it is scheduled out as children's time...