Expert Ben Klasky available to discuss how connecting with nature nurtures our bodies and minds
TORONTO, June 15, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadians tend to take nature for granted. Did you know that 83 per cent of Canadians have a park close to their home and one in five live within 250 metres of a park - yet, we're not taking advantage of our proximity to nature, despite the desire to get outside more often?
Spending time outside delivers tremendous physical and mental health benefits – studies have shown that it helps improve short term memory, restores mental energy, relieves stress and improves concentration. However, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Nature Valley, several factors and barriers dissuade Canadians from prioritizing time outdoors in nature, including:
The growing reality is that children (and adults) can benefit greatly from spending time outside in a natural environment, but they are just not being exposed to it the way previous generations were. And while it is no surprise Canadians feel they spend less time outdoors than their parents did, the fact remains that today's children are missing out.
Supporting the effort to get children outdoors for their physical and mental health is Ben Klasky, President and CEO of IslandWood, an innovative nonprofit organization that introduces thousands of children to the outdoors each year. To see Ben Klasky's TedX talk – click HERE.
Ben is available for in-person or phone/SKYPE interviews in Toronto on June 20th and 21st to discuss the key survey findings/stats that point to the growing importance of getting kids exploring nature and learning outside. He can also speak to:
SOURCE Nature Valley
For further information: or to book an interview, contact: Katie MacKay, 416-725-5039, kmackay@veritasinc.com
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