Maryland’s future depends on outdoor learning | READER COMMENTARY

Earth Day in Maryland was teeming with positive news for nature including enhancements to critical environmental programs. One announcement that had me particularly optimistic was Gov. Wes Moore’s new executive order to establish the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership (“Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issues executive order calling for environmental literacy,” April 22).

In addition to its focus on improving climate literacy, the program will allocate more time for students to engage outdoors in their local environments.