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Blog 6: THE EXTINCTION OF EXPERIENCE - Why Nature Connection Matters

Bronwyn Cron & Lili-Ann Kriegler

Published on: 08/02/2026

Children's outdoor play has dropped dramatically. Learn why disconnection from nature threatens both child wellbeing and environmental futures and what you can do.

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