Teaching in St. Louis city schools offers challenges and opportunities, and they seldom go hand-in-hand. But here's a winning example: getting our students reconnected with nature is a way to turn a challenge into an opportunity. Missouri's young people don't get outside enough and experience all that our public lands and waters have to offer. There are wonderful Wilderness areas only a few hours outside of St. Louis - like Bell Mountain Wilderness and Hercules Glades Wilderness - where our future leaders can connect with nature.