Into
the
thick
of it
Our ravine's rich learning environment
An exciting back-to-nature movement has taken hold of
the education world, invigorated by Richard Louv's 1995
national bestseller, Last Child in the Woods. The book
discusses the growing divide between children and their
natural environments, leading to what he coins nature deficit disorder. The bad news for many parents is that their
children are being deprived of chances to explore, create and
exercise in natural spaces, due to shrinking access to forests
and safety fears. The good news is that TFS both revels in
the beauty of its 26 acres of Don Valley ravine and students
of all ages are given ready access to this incredible resource.
