The Forest Is Enchanted: Richard Louv on Nurturing Our Connection to Nature
Award-winning journalist and author Richard Louv helped transform how we think about our relationship with nature in his landmark 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods, which introduced the term “nature-deficit disorder” and brought national attention to nature’s vital role in our health and well-being.
In his latest book, Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World, Richard invites us to go beyond simply spending time outdoors and rediscover the wonder of truly paying attention. From the effects of our screen-saturated lives to the challenges of climate anxiety, loneliness, and digital fatigue, he explores how deeper sensory engagement with nature can help us reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. He also introduces the concept of “bioenchantment”—the profound sense of wonder that emerges when science, mindfulness, and direct experience with the natural world come together.
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- Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World by Richard Louv
- Richard Louv on Instagram
- Children & Nature Network
- Books by Richard Louv
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