The Need For Nature in Urban Communities
Nature supports the health and well-being of people that live in cities.
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Green Spaces and Air Quality in Los Angeles.
The EPA has reported that short- and/or long-term exposure to air pollution has been associated with a wide range of human health effects.
Wildwoods Programs, Green Spaces, and Air Quality
Connection between Air Pollution and Asthma
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology stated that exposure to air pollution early in life contributes to the development of asthma throughout childhood and adolescence. Prenatal exposure to air pollution has been shown to increase the risk of wheezing and asthma development in children.
Asthma Count and Air Quality in LA
Connection between spatial access to parks/green space and childhood obesity
Study demonstrates that children who participate in recreation programs, or who live a walkable distance from parks, are much less likely to be obese or overweight.
Child Obesity Count in LA
The Wildwoods Foundation believe that the best learning is hands-on and collaborative, using real-world projects that have relevance to the student’s community.
To help bring understanding to schools through innovative nature-based programs.
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein
