Rewilding Childhood is a high profile multi-media initiative highlighting how children in different parts of Europe experience wild nature and investigating how that affects their social and emotional development.
When it comes to children's direct enjoyment of nature, marked cultural divisions have emerged in Europe in the space of just one generation. Now, in many places, their freedom to enjoy wild nature is being severely curtailed.
Rewilding Childhood asserts that:
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nature is fun, particularly when experienced at first hand and unmediated by adults. |
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playing in natural, green spaces can help to foster self-reliance, to develop the ability to assess risk realistically and to improve physical coordination. |
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nature-literate children are more likely to grow into adults who understand the value of wild nature. |
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there is a need to share examples of good practice from around Europe to inspire and encourage parents, educators and children alike. |
Rewilding Childhood has strong documentary and conceptual photography along with original soundscapes at its core, recognising its key role in inspiring a wish to explore green spaces.
