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This concurrent resolution proposes a Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights that aims to encourage children's engagement with nature and outdoor experiences, recognizing that modern children are spending less time exploring the natural world. The resolution 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, visiting 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 the rain, tracking animals, and experiencing nature both alone and with friends. The resolution highlights the importance of these experiences for children's physical, social, and emotional development, and emphasizes that understanding natural systems is crucial for future environmental stewardship. By proposing these rights, the legislature seeks to promote children's connection to New Jersey's natural heritage and ensure they have meaningful opportunities to interact with the outdoors, which can potentially improve their learning, health, and environmental awareness.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR125