Outdoor Exploration Reaches New Heights Up In The Trees Of Arbor Day Farm FOR MANY OF US, OUR PASSION FOR NATURE BEGAN when we were young — fostered by hours of outdoor time spent climbing trees, making mud pies, and playing hide-and-seek. Our love of trees sprang forth from time among them. Today, however, children are less likely to form strong connections with nature. The prevalence of digital devices, an overabundance of scheduled activities, and less focus on the importance of being outdoors mean that more and more, the future stewards of our planet are growing up without a rich wealth of experiences in the natural world. Arbor Day Farm, located in Nebraska City, is one place that exists to help build that critical connection between children and nature. For nearly two decades, children of all ages have been welcomed to explore the trails of the Tree Adventure, play in the Nature Explore Classroom, and delight in the sights and sounds of the forest on the Discovery Ride. Last summer, Arbor Day Farm expanded this rich engagement with nature, bringing visitors right up into the treetops. This new space is known as Treetop VillageSM, a fun-for-all-ages nature experience that allows … Continue reading New Adventures In The Treetops