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Scott D. Sampson is a Canadian paleontologist, science communicator, and museum executive.
Known for: How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature
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How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature
In this insightful and inspiring book, paleontologist and science communicator Scott D. Sampson explores how parents, educators, and communities can reconnect children with the natural world. Drawing on research in child development, education, and ecology, Sampson argues that direct experiences in nature are essential for children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. He offers practical guidance for fostering curiosity, wonder, and environmental stewardship in the next generation.
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The Importance of Nature Connection
Every creature on Earth evolved within a living tapestry of air, soil, water, and other organisms. For humans, especially children, that tapestry still shapes our minds and bodies in ways we often overlook. When I speak of reconnecting with nature, I’m not asking for nostalgia. I’m referring to a me...
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The Evolutionary Context
Our species has spent over ninety-nine percent of its history as hunter-gatherers deeply embedded in the natural world. For our ancestors, knowing the songs of birds or the behavior of wind wasn’t leisure knowledge—it meant survival. The human brain evolved to detect patterns in that living matrix. ...
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About Scott D. Sampson
Scott D. Sampson is a Canadian paleontologist, science communicator, and museum executive. He is known for his work on dinosaur evolution and for promoting science education and nature connection among children. Sampson has served as a host on PBS’s 'Dinosaur Train' and as CEO of Science World in Va...
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Scott D. Sampson is a Canadian paleontologist, science communicator, and museum executive. He is known for his work on dinosaur evolution and for promoting science education and nature connection among children. Sampson has served as a host on PBS’s 'Dinosaur Train' and as CEO of Science World in Va...
Scott D. Sampson is a Canadian paleontologist, science communicator, and museum executive. He is known for his work on dinosaur evolution and for promoting science education and nature connection among children. Sampson has served as a host on PBS’s 'Dinosaur Train' and as CEO of Science World in Vancouver.
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