First Post

The first blog is always the hardest. I say this as if I am an experience blogger, but that is not the case. However, I find that first things are the most difficult, those experiences being the ones that break us in for more to follow.

My name is Anne, and I am a fortunate adult with parents who taught me to appreciate nature. I am also often struck by the lack of "nature exposure" that children and adults around me have. Because of these things, I am blogging.

This blog's name is a shameless rip-off of Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the Woods," and if you've not read it, I highly recommend it whether you are a parent, an educator, or just a concerned human being. His book, and other research around the same topic were additional factors that motivated me to write.

It is my desire that you, your children, and those around you all become the "Next Child in the Woods," and I hope that through the links on this site and the upcoming posts, that will seem like more and more of a possibility. Whether you're an avid backpacker or the sight of dirt makes you squeamish, I hope that you will find new and interesting information that will make you think twice about the world around us!