Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life
From Richard Louv, the New York Times bestselling author who coined the term "nature-deficit disorder," comes Vitamin N—a comprehensive prescription for reconnecting with the natural world. This practical guidebook delivers 500 activities, inspiring essays, and actionable advice for families seeking to restore their relationship with nature.
Complete Nature Connection Resource
- 500 activities for children and adults
- Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays
- Scores of informational websites
- Down-to-earth advice
From the Author of Last Child in the Woods
Richard Louv's landmark work Last Child in the Woods brought widespread attention to children's alienation from nature, outlining benefits from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression. The Cincinnati Enquirer noted it "rivaled Rachel Carson's Silent Spring," while the Boston Globe called it "an absolute must-read for parents." His follow-up, The Nature Principle, addressed adult needs and outlined "a new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live" (McClatchy Newspapers).
Practical Guidance for the Whole Community
Vitamin N serves as a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive guidebook for families and wider communities. The book includes tips for parents sharing nature with children, guidance for nature-smart schools, resources for medical professionals, and even career pathways. Perfect for fans of The Anxious Generation, this book provides pure inspiration, reminding readers that looking up at the stars or walking in the woods remains as exhilarating as it is essential at any age.
About Richard Louv
Richard Louv is a journalist and author of ten books, including Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N. Translated into twenty languages, his books launched an international movement connecting children, families, and communities to nature. He is cofounder and chair emeritus of the nonprofit Children & Nature Network. Louv has written for the New York Times, Outside magazine, Orion Magazine, Parents, and many other publications. He appears regularly on national radio and TV, lecturing throughout the world. In 2008, he received the Audubon Medal, joining prior recipients Rachel Carson, E. O. Wilson, President Jimmy Carter, and Sir David Attenborough.
Richard Louv's new book, Our Wild Calling, is available now.
