This Children in Nature conference was the second one I've attended on this subject, and I was once again blown away.  There are so many dedicated people, internationally, nationally, and right here in MN who are working hard to turn the tide, where kids and nature are concerned. 

It's so great for me to be in a room with close to 200 local people who are like-minded.  The president of the Children and Nature Network, and the chairperson of the MN Children and Nature Connection both pointed me and Happy Trails out the the entire gathering, which was great exposure for our group.  I learn so much at these conferences from top researchers, and will do my best to pass along what I learn with local families, and others.