U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Let’s Go Outside for Health
Office of External Affairs
 |
Health Professionals’ Roundup Meeting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held a landmark meeting with the health care industry to discuss the health of our nation's children and opportunities to get kids involved in outside activities. More than 100 health professionals and land managers met at the "Let's Go Outside for Health" - Health Professionals' Roundup Meeting in Arlington, Virginia on February 29 to help the Service develop strategies to create enjoyable and meaningful experiences for Americans in the outdoors, improving their health and well-being and leading to life-long connections to the environment. This issue is important because connecting families and children with nature will help to ensure the future conservation of the natural world.
The Bold Goal
By 2010, 25,000 health professionals (500 per state) will work with land management professionals and community organizations to take action to connect people, especially children, to nature for health improvements, and environmental stewardship.