Activity Kit - naturebag eco-activities

Concerned about the amount of time kids spend in front of TV and computers? Encourage them to explore the outdoors and connect with nature through the hands-on activities contained in this charming little shoulder bag. Naturebag contains: 2 leaf viewers, 8 colour cards, a recycled notepad, a recycled pencil, soy based crayons, hemp twine, an organic cotton blindfold, and a rubberwood magnifying glass - all the tools needed to enjoy the year-round activities laid out step-by-step in the activity booklet, also included. Kids (and adults) can play hug a tree, create a colour card, try wild weaving, go on a scavenger hunt, make leaf rubbings and so much more. Ideal to take camping, to the cottage, to the park and your backyard too. Perfect for birthday party activities - just follow the instructions in the activity booklet. Ages 3-12.

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More information:
This is a great starting point for all those parents who haven't been trained in outdoor activities as cub scout leaders, but who still want to get their kids outside.

The bag itself is made of fairtrade, organic cotton, has an adjustable strap and is machine washable.

Why it's important to get your kids outside:
A Canadian study found that children whose school grounds include diverse natural settings are more physically active, more aware of nutrition, more civil to one another, and more creative (Bell & Dyment, 2006).
Another study discovered that children playing in green settings have reduced symptoms of attention deficit disorder (Taylor, Kuo, & Sullivan, 2001).

Read an interview with the two Canadian mompreneurs behind Naturebag. 

Wildlife Artist/Environmentalist/Naturalist says:
"Naturebag is a charming, thoughtfully assembled, simple and eco-friendly idea to entice children into exploring nature whether in their own backyard or further afield." Robert Bateman