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  What is a family nature club?
 

A Family Nature Club is a group of adults and children who enjoy nature together on a regular basis. Family nature clubs are made up of people who
want to teach their children life skills, creativity, problem-solving and confidence. Members of family nature clubs may live in the same street,
have children at the same school or play the same sports.

Family nature clubs are not new. Families have been getting out and having fun together in the US and parts of Australia for a number of years.
These families have some great stories to tell, and have changed their lives to be active and happier. Read about their adventures:

Nature Clubs for Families (USA)

Nature Play WA Family Nature Clubs (Western Australia)

Bendigo Family Nature Club (Victoria)

Sharing Nature (USA)

Your family nature club is you own club. You decide where you go, when, how often and who you go with. We provide some information on how to get
started and some ideas for activities, but you will soon discover the places you want to go and the activities you enjoy.

 

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What are the benefits for me and my family?

Children who experience high levels of contact with nature are reported to have higher levels of
self-worth and higher cognitive function1

Getting out in nature is good for everyone. It does not matter if you take a gentle stroll
along a path, do a little birdwatching or go camping - being in nature gives us a break,
refreshing our minds and bodies.

Find out more about the benefits of being in nature.
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How do I get started?

Getting started is easy! Our COSS Family Nature Club guide is full on tips on how to create your own club,
plan trips out in nature, and has plenty of activities for your kids to do whilst outdoors.

Find out how to get your copy of the COSS Family Nature Club guide.
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Tell us about your Family Nature Club

We'd love to hear your stories and share them with other families.

1 Wells, N.M. (2000). At Home with Nature:  Effects of Greenness on Children's Cognitive Functioning. In:  Environment and Behaviour, Vol 32 (6) pp775-795