Richard Louv is an American non-fiction author and journalist. He is best known for his seventh book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, which investigates the relationship of children and the natural world in current and historical contexts. His writing has helped launch an international movement to connect children, families, and communities to nature. This lecture is given in conjunction with the 30th Annual Meeting of the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, a similar organization to the Newton Conservators in Lowell, MA. Register for this free event here.