"Nurturing Nature provides lots of practical, fun gardening activities for children. They will learn that nature is much more interesting than electronic devices." --Temple Grandin
Nurturing Nature is a nuanced and practical resource for students, families, and interdisciplinary professionals. This creative and promising approach can be integrated with a range of therapeutic services which aim to educate, empower, and heal across the lifespan. -- Michael J. Schultz, Ed.D., Senior Fellow Child Welfare League of America www.cwla.org
Jill Mays has written a beautiful, instructive book that speaks to the importance of gardening and celebrating local food while educating about the health of our bodies, community, and environment. An expert in sensory motor and nature-based play, she adeptly outlines the how and the why of gardens - and does so in an inclusive way for those with special needs. A must-read for all those looking to nurture both nature and health! -- Francie Randolph, Ed.M., Founding Director, Sustainable CAPE
This book offers a guide to providing a novel, creative and productive therapeutic approach to motor and sensory interventions in a fun filled environment to persons of any age with special needs. It is likely that the love of gardening will be instilled in many who participate in this program while improving their physical and mental health. -- Dr. Margaret L Bauman, founding director of the Integrated Center for Child Development, Lurie Center
