Heather Byers, nursery owner and mother of four, will have ideas for sparking kids’ curiosity and pleasure in outdoor activities. “Outdoor play offers so many advantages—physical activity, imagination, freedom, a sense of belonging and much more,” said Byers. With such a wide range of virtual options vying for their attention, she says, cultivating natural connections at a young age is more crucial now than ever.
Whether you are concerned about your own kids, grandkids, students or neighbors, Byers will have ideas and inspiration to make a difference in the lives of the young people you care about. She encourages people to bring their own suggestions for a group discussion.
A free, first Thursday of the month brown-bag series on “all things green” sponsored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Bring your lunch to eat, and ideas or questions about plants and landscapes.