Offsetting Nature-deficit Disorder by visiting Coates Bluff Nature Trail

Coates Bluff Nature Trail, Magnet geography, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

"The more we exile ourselves from nature, the more we crave its miracle waters. Just as our ancient ancestors drew animals on cave walls and carved animals from wood and bone, we decorate our homes with animal prints and motifs, give our children stuffed animals to clutch, cartoon animals to watch, animal stories to read." Diane Ackerman, NY Times

"But what if, through novelty and convenience, digital nature replaces biological nature? Studies show that we’ll suffer. Richard Louv writes of widespread “nature-deficit disorder” among children who mainly play indoors — something new in the history of humankind. He sees it leading to attention problems, obesity, depression and lack of creativity. Adults suffer equally. Patients with a view of trees heal faster than those forced to stare at city buildings."

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/23/nature-now-showing-on-tv/