I’ve fallen in love with the UK’s National Trust. Every country should have one. Their engagement with kids is phenomenal. I can feel it from here on the other side of the pond. The Trust is a ‘conservation charity, protecting historic places and green spaces, and opening them up for ever, for everyone.’
There is an inspired thoughtfulness about kids in evidence at many of their venues such as the hobbit holes at The Vyne posted earlier this spring in PlayGroundology. In Britain, they are playing a significant role reconnecting children with nature an increasingly common challenge in the digital age.
One of the Trust’s brilliant actions last year was the development and promotion of 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 3/4. It’s just been refreshedwith a number of new entries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v1S9Zv9evSU#!
How about a 50 Things To Do… right here in Canada. Let’s…
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