Kids in The Woods

Here you will find articles, fact sheets, and other publications that we have written about children and nature or that have been written by others about our work, including topics such as the benefits of outdoor activity in children, the Kids in the Woods program, and fun family activities to do outside.

The Kids in the Woods Program in Gainesville, FL, takes 6th grade students outside to conduct scientific studies on their school campus and in a nearby nature area. The Kids in the Woods program is a collaboration between the USDA Forest Service, the University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation, the Alachua County School District, the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.

Browse our collection of videos related to the Kids in the Woods and green school programs.

A collection of web links about campaigns, organizations, and general information related to promoting healthy lifestyles and getting kids to play outside and reconnect with nature.

The U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council have joined forces to develop the Unplug campaign to encourage families to unplug their televisions and other electronics and take themselves and their children outside to reconnect with nature and become closer as a family by sharing in healthy activities. InterfaceSouth has developed handouts that incorporate the Unplug campaign, including information about why its good to get outdoors, where to go (the handouts that includ this information are specific to Gainesville, FL but site-specific information can be subsituted from other localities - contact us if you are interested in finding out how), and what to do.

Here you will find our study write ups, handouts, data sheets, and other materials related to each study.