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This concurrent resolution proposes a Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights for New Jersey, recognizing the critical importance of children's engagement with nature and outdoor experiences. The resolution highlights concerns that children are spending less time outdoors, which can lead to negative health, social, and emotional consequences, and argues that outdoor experiences are essential for developing physical strength, environmental awareness, and learning skills. The resolution specifically outlines a comprehensive list of outdoor activities that every child should have the opportunity to experience, including exploring woods, climbing trees, running through fields, building forts, splashing in water, catching fish, exploring city parks, sleeping in tents, stargazing, following trails, listening to bird songs, playing in mud, holding frogs, planting gardens, eating locally grown food, playing in rain, tracking animals, and experiencing nature both alone and with friends. By emphasizing these experiences, the resolution seeks to ensure that children develop a deep connection with New Jersey's natural habitats and heritage, ultimately preparing them to be responsible stewards of natural resources in the future.

Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR107