Nature Writing Journals

  • Location
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    5 to 7 Years
    8 to 10 Years
    11 to 13 Years

The Problem

In order to protect nature, children need to be in nature. They need to engage deeply in gardens and green spaces, taking it in with all their senses. And that's hard to do on the South Side of Chicago, where buildings elbow out nature. As an author for children who is invited to speak at well-funded suburban schools, I want to work with students in underserved, low-income schools in my community to develop as writers and make observations about insects, animals, and plant life around us so that these students are future stewards as much as suburban kids.

Our Plan

I am seeking funds to pay for nature journals, so that these students can dive deep on writing to their senses, growing as writers as well as scientists, engaging deeply around their observations of insect life cycles, migrating birds, vegetable and plant growth, habitat loss, what makes communities thrive, and how to engage around issues that matter to us by using our voice--as writers and stewards.

Themes Addressed

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    Community Enhancement
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    Habitat Destruction
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    Literacy
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    Migratory species

The Benefit

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    People
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    Animals
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    Environment
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