Richard Louv, Author of "Last Child In The Woods", to Present Lecture
Monday, October 27, 2008 | 10:43am
NASHVILLE - Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder” will present a free lecture on Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at Hume Fogg High School in downtown Nashville.
Louv’s book has launched a growing movement to reconnect children with nature (www.childrenandnature.org). Louv’s lecture will provide scientific evidence and offer practical suggestions for parents, teachers, urban planners, and anyone concerned about the future of children and the environment. He will discuss how unstructured play outdoors has a positive healthy effect on child development, creativity and cognitive functioning while improving health risks such as ADHD, child obesity and stress.
Since its original printing, “Last Child in the Woods” has been back to press 17 times and more than 250,000 copies are now in print. Books will be available for purchase before and after the lecture.
Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Free parking for the event is available at the Nashville Public Library garage.