David Suzuki 30x30 Challenge: May 1-30
The staff at Marysville
Elementary School are excited to be taking part in the David Suzuki
Foundation’s 30x30 Nature Challenge this year! Over the last decade,
researchers have documented what most of us know intuitively: nature is good
for our health and well-being. Being regularly immersed in a natural setting,
like a park, field or forest can reduce stress and symptoms of
attention-deficit disorders while boosting immunity, energy levels and
creativity. The message is clear- kids need nature!
During the month of May,
staff and students will join Canadians coast to coast in spending at least 30
minutes a day in nature every day for 30 days.
You can help by making
sure your child comes dressed for the outdoors each day. This might
require sunscreen, hats, or raincoats- we’ll try to get out no matter the
weather.
We will kick off this
event on May 1 with a school-wide community walk and picnic! Students will
begin their walk/run along a designated route at 11:00 am, ending at Central
Park. At 11:50 am, we will leave the park and enjoy a picnic lunch in our
school field.
And why not join the 30x30
Nature Challenge as a family? Spending time outside together is good for
everyone, not to mention lots of fun. You can sign up at www.davidsuzuki.org/30x30. Participants will receive simple ideas for
incorporating green time into their busy schedules.
If you have something that
you love to do in nature and would be willing to share it with your child’s
class, please let us know!
Thank you for your
support!
Marysville Staff
