Since the beginning, man has been a part of nature. The natural world, which consists of plants, animals, soil, air and water and all the environment that surrounds us, provides us with everything we need for life. A long time ago, people lived in harmony with nature, but with the arrival of a new age, the increase in population and the development of science and technology, man changed nature and adapted it to himself. A busy lifestyle, the amount of daily obligations and ignorance of technology impairs the child's development. In order for a child to develop, he needs nature, which nowadays is considerably neglected. Therefore, it is necessary to restore the balance between nature and man and learn to live in harmony with it. What makes forest pedagogy unique is the child's freedom and his stay in nature throughout the day, regardless of the weather. This thesis presents the functioning of a forest kindergarten and the application of forest pedagogy in the development of social interaction between children with each other and in relation to nature. Thesis also talks about the lack of nature in children's growth and development and the consequences it has on newer generations. As part of the thesis, research was conducted on how familiar parents are with the concept of forest kindergarten and forest pedagogy, and what their opinion is about its impact on children's growth and development. The efforts and expectations of the application of forest pedagogy in the field of work of educational institutions, as well as the efforts to achieve the highest goal – the return of the child to the natural environment, are stated. Such a goal is focused on the future of humanity and the direction towards the future we want our children to live.