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“How can our kids really understand the moral complexities of being alive if they are not allowed to engage in those complexities outdoors?”

Quote by Richard Louv

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Richard Louv, born in 1949, is a renowned author whose work primarily focuses on the relationship between humans and nature, particularly the relationship between children and nature. Louv's works have had a profound impact on the fields of environmental protection and education. more

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