Sharing Nature®: Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages

It helps one to get to know nature more closely.

In the summer of 2010, I attended a nature workshop led by author Joseph Cornell. That experience profoundly changed my relationship with nature. The trees in the forest, the birds, the insects, the rocks … all became alive that afternoon in ways I had never experienced before.Reading “Sharing Nature” brought back memories of that afternoon.As a teacher, I couldn’t express enough my appreciation for the wisdom behind the “flow learning sequence,” which lies at the heart of this book. It is simply a powerful teaching practice (whether one is in the classroom or not). The process is as follow:Stage One: Awaken EnthusiasmStage Two: Focus AttentionStage Three: Offer Direct ExperienceStage Four: Share InspirationThe wisdom of Flow Learning is behind each activity in the book.I have since introduced my students of varying ages (4th-8th Grade) to the nature activities in the book and have experienced magic beyond my wildest expectations.It didn’t matter how stressful the day had been or how often we played these games, my students always became more alive each time the activities are introduced … even when we only had a few minutes to look at the trees or play a quick game. The smiles often reappeared on their faces, and they came back calmer and happier. On a regular basis, I get this request: “Can we have some nature time?”In addition to centering and calming my students, the nature activities in this book have also inspired some of the most beautiful writings they had ever produced: poems, haikus, essays, etc. Some of these poems received awards and got published. I truly believe Nature inspires greatness and brings out our inner poets.Lastly, I have also modified some of the activities in the book to use as personal nature meditations for myself when I am outside alone. These are powerful meditations and will take you to a place of awareness deep within … beyond what you could ever expect.“Sharing Nature” is an absolute jewel. I recommend it to all teachers, parents, and group leaders who want to experience and share nature with others. I am also recommending it to all individuals who seek to deepen their relationship with nature and with all living things.

Thank you for this new edition of the timeless classic. Beautiful layout and clear instructions for all the activities. This book is as revolutionary today as it was when it first appeared. True learning can only happen when the learner is engaged in relationship with the subject of his studies. These activities truly engage children with the natural world. Once the relationship is established learning is a natural joyful flow. Buy this book and watch the smiles!

I have used this book numerous times in the school where I work and with children in the neighborhood. It's wonderful to be out in nature and fully experience it through the Sharing Nature activities. I'm grateful for this book for it has brought me closer to nature.

Lovely activities that invite play and curiosity for all ages. I used the "camera" activity with a small group of women recently. I was surprised at how much fun they had and how it helped them bond as a group!

I took a sharing nature training and it deeply touched my heart and my soul. I am so thankful for these activities.

I work in a nature center and have already used many of the activties

This wonderful classic will help children and adults to feel closer to nature.

This is a good book which will be good for parents, teachers scout and guide leaders etc. If you are involved with children read this. We need to get our children outdoors and appreciate nature and the world around them. This book will give you some novel ways to do that. I would suggest reading the book and using it to inspire you and give you ideas.I have adapted various things from this book and used it to great effect with many children.As I show in my rating, I like it. The problem is, it is a boring book and I don't think the activities are made out to be exciting or inspiring for young people. I hate that but from experience I would say it needs updating and the activities made more exciting and stimulating. I have tried using the suggestions straight from the book and the children looked at me as if I was the most boring person around.Do I recommend this book........ YesBut...... Use it to give you ideas not as a book to take full games or sessions from.....It needs adaptation

I'm afraid I found this book really boring. It's largely just text, whereas I was hoping for a colourful, photo-filled and fun book.I'm glad it was free! Sorry author!

Thanks

Immersing people in the lap of nature

Good book.....