About the Project

As a virtual school, our students spend a lot of time at home, sitting in front of a computer. As a result, they are less connected with the outdoors. Therefore, causing significant consequences to their intellectual and mental well-being. It has been researched that “exposure to nature has been linked to improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and even upticks in empathy and cooperation.” Our project will organize four outdoor field trips, and various workshops throughout the year to combat the hours spent in front of a screen. Each workshop and field trip will focus on developing students’ abilities to advocate and champion their own mental wellness and sharpen their cognitive abilities. Students will learn to use maps, take care of nature, and learn to appreciate and participate in the healing nature of being outdoors. Students will also learn goal setting, leadership skills, and discipline to take care of themselves and others.