Benefits
Connecting with the outdoors is one of the strongest, healthiest habits for a family to have.
In Newfoundland and Labrador we have traditionally relied on the outdoor environment to survive, and that connection lives. There are streams of research that encourage outdoor activity – like ParticipACTION Teen Challenge, David Suzuki’s Canada’s 30×30 Nature Challenge because it promotes wellness,
The benefits of starting or joining a Junior Forest Wardens NL Club include:
- – the physical and mental health benefits of being outside
- – personal growth for children and parents/guardians through challenge
- – building friendships
- – being together with family
- – older wardens help and are role models for younger wardens
- – helping protect and preserve our natural environment
JFW-NL Clubs are structured so that all member families can choose and organize activities that are of interest to them and are appropriate for their adventure level.