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The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages Paperback – April 19, 2022

by Jacob Rodenburg (Author)
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Unplug from technology and "plug in" to nature through the wonder of your senses.

The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way.

From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to bird calls, camouflage games, and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse, engaging, sensory activities for all ages that promote mindfulness and nature connection.

With activities grouped by the main senses – hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste – plus sensory walks and group games, The Book of Nature Connection is both a powerful learning tool kit and the cure for sensory anesthesia brought on by screen time and lives lived indoors.

Whisper in birds, be dazzled by nature's kaleidoscope of colors, taste the freshness of each season, learn to savor the scented world of evergreens, hug a tree and feel the bark against your cheek. Spending time in nature with all senses tuned and primed helps us feel like we belong to the natural world – and in belonging, we come to feel more connected, nourished, and alive.

Ideal for educators, camp and youth leaders, caregivers and parents, and anyone looking to reconnect and become a nature sommelier!

AWARDS

  • GOLD | 2023 Nautilus Book Awards | Special Honors: Educational Guidebooks
  • SILVER | 2023 IPPY Awards: Nature
  • SILVER | 35th IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards: Nature & Environment
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  6. ISBN-10
    0865719713
  7. ISBN-13
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Introduction

Studies have shown that our brains function differently while in nature. We relax more, and this increases alpha wave activity that helps us to feel calmer. Meanwhile, activity in our frontal lobe, the part that is responsible for executive function and analytic thought, decreases. We feel less stress, calmer, and more at peace.

Natural Sounds

We have hearing that is sensitive enough to detect wind gently moving through grasses and bold enough to deal with the lusty screams of a toddler in the full throws of a tantrum. Activities and Info:

  • Sound Catchers
  • Learning from Bats
  • Listening to Other Animals & Trees
  • Stalking Games
  • Nature Music

Seeing Nature

For most of us, the world is a rich tapestry of color, shapes, and textures. We perceive up to 80% of the information about the world around us through our sense of sight. The eyes dominate our sensory experience.

Activities & Info:

  • Our Visual System
  • Seasonal Colors, Sight Activities
  • Camouflaged Animals and Eggs
  • Nature Sculpting
  • Shapes in Nature

A young girl smiling while smelling a picked dandelion flower

Arms of a child hugging a tree

Pine needles in a pot of water on a bed of pine boughs

The World of Smell

Of all the senses, our sense of smell is the one most directly connected to emotion and recall. That is because there is a pipeline straight from our nose to the region of the brain responsible for processing our feelings and our memories.

Activities & Info:

  • Our Olfactory System
  • Aromatherapy
  • Phermonia
  • Seasonal Smell Activities

The World of Touch

Our skin is how we make contact with everything around us. We are always touching something — the chair you are sitting on, the air brushing against your face — we continually receive tactile information about the world around us.

Activities & Info:

  • Our Somatosensory System
  • Blindfold Activities
  • Connecting to Earth
  • Connecting to Trees
  • Other Touch Activities

Tasting the World

Thousands of years ago, a very bitter or sour taste may

have indicated that the food we were eating was poisonous. A savory taste meant that the food was rich in protein. Paying attention to the taste of our food and having good taste was literally a means of survival.

Activities & Info:

  • Basic Tastes
  • The Edible Wild
  • Tastes of the Season
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Editorial Reviews

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"Jacob Rodenburg's wealth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for nature make this a great resource for anyone wishing to stimulate children's connections with the natural world. The activities and games in the book are easy to replicate and it will be a boon to educators."
― Paul Elliott, professor, Trent School of Education, co-chair, Environmental and Sustainability Education in Teacher Education

"What an incredibly handy and useful book! "
― David Sobel, environmental education leader, author, Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education

"This is a wonderful resource for those who love to wander and learn from nature and for those who are novices at exploring the natural world! Jacob has revisioned some tried and true immersion experiences with a new twist. Flip to any page, read, and go outside for a new and refreshing way to experience wonder."
― Jennifer Seydel, executive director, Green Schools National Network

"Jacob Rodenburg has crafted a must-read guide full of important information on how to reconnect with nature through practicing mindfulness and sensory activities. This is a great choice for anyone looking to unplug from our hectic, technology-dominated lives and be immersed in nature to reap the benefits!"
― Aly Hyder Ali, urban nature organizer, Nature Canada

"This beautiful compendium of nature activities is an essential bedside and backpack read for all educators―not just us nature nuts. Whether seeking future inspiration, or something to engage the group arriving in 15 minutes(!), this book provides an opportunity to grab and go or a deep dive. The best antidote to sensory anesthesia is to spend a day exploring your "neighbourwood" with Jacob. The second best is to explore his low-prop, high-impact activities, well-bundled to engage all the senses, including your sense of wonder!"
― Karen O'Krafka, president, Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario

Book Description

Unplug from technology and "plug in" to nature through the wonder of your senses.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers (April 19, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865719713
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865719712
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.35 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Jacob Rodenburg

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Jacob Rodenburg

Executive Director;

Camp Kawartha & The Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre

Jacob has taught in the field of Outdoor Education for almost 30 years. He is currently the Executive Director of Camp Kawartha, a summer camp and outdoor education centre. He recently received recognition from the Canadian Network for Environmental Education & Communication as an Outstanding Educator and the Stony Lake Environmental Award for his work in promoting environmental education in the region. In 2010, Jacob received the Award for Leadership in Environmental Education by the Ontario Society of Environmental Educators, offered annually to one or more persons who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in Environmental Education for at least five years. In 2007, he was awarded the Richards Education Award for excellence in Natural History Education from Ontario Nature. He teaches at Trent University in environmental education. Jacob graduated from Trent University with a joint major in environmental studies and geography. He holds a teacher’s certificate and a Master’s in Education. He has published a number of articles on children, nature and the environment. Recently Jacob co-authored “The Big Book of Nature Activities” which won a gold medal from the Green Book Festival, a double gold from Nautilus Book Awards, a silver medal from Moonbeam Children’s Award and was a finalist for the Indie (Independent) Book Awards. Jacob conceived and spearheaded the construction of one of Canada’s most sustainable buildings at Trent University called the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. This unique facility teaches children and future teachers about sustainable living practices, alternative energy and conservation. Jacob is also working with stakeholders throughout the region to create an environmental framework for children of all ages. Called the Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship, this approach to environmental education helps provide children with the experiences they need in order to become future stewards. Jacob also helped to establish the Peterborough/Kawartha area as a designated UNESCO Regional Centre of Expertise in environment and sustainability education.

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