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Every Child Outdoors – Tennessee (ECO-TN) is a coalition of more than 100 supporting organizations including local, state and national organizations and agencies, governments, non-profits and businesses representing health, natural resource, education, hunting and fishing, recreation and youth stakeholders.
With recent concerns about youth detachment from the outdoors, lack of physical exercise and increased health risks, ECO-TN has adopted The Tennessee Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (TCOBOR). TCOBOR is a list of experiences from which every child in Tennessee would benefit. Studies document that children who engage in these activities are healthier, perform better in school, have better social skills and self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives.
The Tennessee Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights state that every child, before entering high school, should have the opportunity to: Walk in the woods; Play outside; Explore nature; Watch wildlife; Grow a garden; Splash in the water; Camp under the stars; Learn to swim; Climb a tree; Go fishing; Fly a kite; Visit a farm.
We encourage you to sign up for our list serve to earn about upcoming events, announcements and and to work with us to insure that all children are given the benefit of important outdoor experiences.
To sign up for our list-serve please email Kate Friedman.
2011/12 ECO-TN Co-Chairs:
Kate Friedman, Tennessee Wildlife Federation
(901) 826-4615,
kfriedman@tnwf.org
Dawn Gale, University of Tennessee
(731) 697-3022,
dougdawn@bellsouth.net
Nancy Dorman, Tennessee State Parks
(615) 202-5891
nancy.dorman@tn.gov
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