Nature Nurture

Cool Globes, Chicago
Greenbelt Cultural Center in the Lake County Forest Preserve

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Nancy's globe at the "Camp Cool Globes" warehouse-studio, where many artists worked on their globes.
Nancy's globe at the "Camp Cool Globes" warehouse-studio, where many artists worked on their globes.
Nancy's globe at the "Camp Cool Globes" warehouse-studio, where many artists worked on their globes.
Nancy's globe at the "Camp Cool Globes" warehouse-studio, where many artists worked on their globes.
Nancy and her globe with Cool Globes founder Wendy Abrams at the Chicago Museum Campus in June, 2007.
Nancy and her globe at the Museum Campus, June 2007.
"Nature Nurture" and other Cool Globes in the background.
Nancy and her globe with the Lake County Board Members a representative from Abbott Labs and Cool Globes founder Wendy Abrams at the Dedication of the permanent site at Greenbelt Cultural Center in October 2007.
Nancy and her globe with the Green Cultural Center in the background.

"Teach your children to love the earth before you ask them to save it."

Nancy created this globe to illustrate the importance of raising future environmentalists. Children who spend time with nature and who love and respect the earth are more likely to care for the earth as adult citizens and voters. Families who get outdoors to explore together give their kids the opportunity to bond with nature. Using an urban street art style, Nancy wants her globe to connect with city families. A city parent herself, she knows the challenge of getting urban kids to connect with nature. She uses whitewashed "blank-slate" kids patterned with wilderness icons to symbolize the restorative, challenging and primal qualities of nature. Over the kids' shoulders are silhouetted moms and dads initiating and overseeing their children's interactions with the natural world.  Finally the illustrated outdoor scenes and words inspire and provide ideas for families to enjoy the outdoors together.

This globe was sponsored by Goldman Sachs as part of the 2007 Cool Globes Chicago Lakefront Exhibit. The globe was later purchased by Abbott and generously donated to the Greenbelt Cultural Center in the Lake County Forest Preserve, located at 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago and open to the public.