Take the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights Survey at
www.iowadnr.gov/education/index.html (see forwarded message). The survey
ends December 31st.

Also from the Iowa Native Plants Listserve - "Defending Favorite Places:
How Hunters and Anglers Can Stop the Spread of Invasive Species" at
http://www.fs.fed.us/invasivespecies/prevention/defending.shtml
I've not yet viewed the video(s) but I'll bet they'd be of interest and
of use to all of us!


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Subject: [IOWA-NATIVE-PLANTS] FW: Iowa Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
To: IOWA-NATIVE-PLANTS@...


As a result of the recently published book _Last Child in the Woods_, by
Richard Louv, many groups and organizations across the nation are
searching for ways to reconnect children with nature. The benefits to
children of time spent outdoors are endless. Spending time in natural
settings is beneficial for physical and mental health, improving
behavior, and faster learning. In an effort to bring increased
attention and support to this important issue, we are asking for your
organization’s participation.

Please forward this email to your Iowa networks (colleagues,
organizations, Listservs, websites, friends and family, students, etc.).
Encourage others to complete the online survey located at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nYU56AJw5MLfcHiDiDzl3w_3d_3d

With your help, we can identify the fundamental experiences that we
believe children in Iowa should have in order to develop a healthy,
active lifestyle. Results obtained from the survey will be used to
guide creation of an “Iowa Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights.” This
document will list the activities that Iowans recognize as invaluable
experiences for our young people to have while growing up, along with a
mission statement and goals for its use.

Your organization has been chosen to participate in this survey because
of your commitment to developing healthy, active, responsible youth. We
appreciate your assistance in making this a successful state-wide project.

Barb Gigar
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Email: barb.gigar@...
Phone: 641-747-2200



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