If you live in an urban area, try to visit a nearby farm. Some cities and states maintain farm parks for just this purpose. Call the department of parks or recreation in your area to find out where there is one near you. People don't always change their environment. Frequently, the environment changes the course of people's lives.
People construct storm walls to keep the ocean from sweeping over beaches.
In some coastal areas, residents build their houses on stilts to protect them from storm tides or periodic floods. Go camping with your children. It is easy to understand why we wear long pants and shoes when there are rocks and branches on the ground. And, when you no longer have the convenience of a faucet, it is clear why early settlers found it so important to be near water. If you go to a park, try to attend the nature shows that many parks provide.