This excerpt is reposted here with permission from the Children & Nature Network. Read the full article, written by Amber Amaya, at https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/forging-latinx-cultural-connections-through-art-and-nature/
Amanda Segura’s passion for nature and children, and her background in horticulture and environmental science, laid the foundation for the nature-based curriculum at Riverbanks Nature Preschool in South Carolina.
With unwavering determination, this environmental educator set her sights on a remarkable vision: creating a sanctuary of learning in the heart of South Carolina. Fully aware of the profound impact that nature-based programs can have on young minds, Amanda dreamed of unveiling the very first nature preschool in the state.
As the Garden Education Manager at Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden, Amanda embarked on a bold venture, giving life to an extraordinary nature preschool nestled within the zoo’s 170-acre campus.
Read Amanda’s full story here.