As many of you know, Greenscape has been a long-time support of the Come Alive Outside movement, a nonprofit group that partners with landscape professionals and others to get people outside and active to improve their health, their families, and our communities.
Here’s why we are passionate about #ComeAliveOutside:
- Connecting with nature has proven health benefits. From stress relief to improved concentration, spending time outdoors is good for you .
- Only 9% of kids get the recommended daily activity, and adults aren’t much better. Heading outdoors together can improve activity levels, and help kids connect with each other and with their parents.
- It’s important for children to understand that food doesn’t grow in the grocery store. Involving them in gardening and growing their own food has great benefits. This is even more important in areas where there are food deserts.
- Kids today spend an average of 7.5 hours a day in front of screens. Not good.
- The Green Street Challenge and Come Alive Outside Design Challenge create opportunities to engage kids outdoors.
Landscape professionals can design and build spaces that draw people outdoors. We are committed to doing just that. Learn more about Come Alive Outside and how we are joining together to make a difference.
