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Earth Day

 

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"Healthy Environment, Healthy Kids"

  • Numerous studies indicate that children who participate in outdoor activities are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills and self-image and lead more fulfilled lives.
  • Spending time outdoors, enjoying the natural environment, is a healthy and emotionally satisfying experience for children.
  • Participating in outdoor activities is an enjoyable way for children to get physical exercise, to enhance mental and social development and to gain an appreciation for Kentucky's natural areas and diverse wildlife.

The Energy and Environment Cabinet celebrates Earth Day. This year's  theme -- Healthy Environment, Healthy Kids -- highlights the connection between nature and health.

The following Web site links provide information on the connection between a healthy environment and healthy kids:

Children and Nature Network

National Environmental Education Foundation

Environmental Protection Agencies' Children's Health Web site

Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education

Kentucky state employees offer Earth Day tips

Kentucky state employees offer tips and ideas for making state government more environmentally friendly: Earth Day suggestions from state employees.
 
     
Environmental Education in Kentucky
A new Web site, Environmental Education in Kentucky, is becoming the one-stop shop for environmental education information and activities. The Web site has a searchable database to help educators (and others) find places, organizations, materials or events that will help them increase their students' environmental knowledge. Check it out for Earth Day events in your area.
Earth Day Web site links

Jefferson County Public Schools issued the latest edition of Global Connections. The newsletter contains Earth Day messages, including one by Gov. Steve Beshear.

Click here for U.S. Government Earth Day Web sites.

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