Our 2017 Outcomes Infographic illustrates the profound impact that broad reach and proven programming have allowed us to achieve over the last 12 months. Have a look and consider donating now to help us keep conservation and America moving in the right direction.
Graphic by Julia Bacon, SCA Sr. Graphic Designer
Citations
- 1 in 3 kids in nature-based activities: https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/ja/2011/ja_2011_larson_001.pdf
- Daily screen time averages 7.5 hours each day: https://www.kff.org/other/event/generation-m2-media-in-the-lives-of/
- Teens less likely to spend time outdoors: https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/ja/2011/ja_2011_larson_001.pdf and https://www.kff.org/other/event/generation-m2-media-in-the-lives-of/
- Body of research re: benefits of nature: http://www.childrenandnature.org/learn/research/
- Time outdoors = more likely to protect environment into adulthood: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/08/21/children-play-outdoors-more-likely-protect-nature-adults/#23c7db6b6641 and https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/australian-journal-of-environmental-education/article/exploring-the-relations-between-childhood-experiences-in-nature-and-young-adults-environmental-attitudes-and-behaviours/029FC630519229DA5744DBFC257C0EA1