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    Did you know it's free to join the Alliance and takes less than five minutes to do? Check out the benefits and join today!

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    Check out Natural Start's new searchable map and list to see schools and organizations that are part of the Alliance. Join today to put your program on the map!

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    Member Spotlight: First Roots-Wild Roots

    First Roots Underhill of First Roots-Wild Roots, is a 5-STAR, Eco-Healthy Certified, nature-based infant/toddler program based in northern Vermont.

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    Webinar: Intro to Wilderness Mental Health First Responder

    Join Natural Start and Nicole Thurrell of IWEM for a webinar, scheduled for March 4 at 1 PM ET, exploring the very best of what is known about nervous system regulation and how we can bring our best, most resilient selves to the world.

  • Become a Member of the Alliance!
  • Put Your Program on the Map!
  • Member Spotlight: First Roots-Wild Roots
  • Webinar: Intro to Wilderness Mental Health First Responder

Bright Ideas

Webinar: Announcing The Blueberry Literary Award Winners

The Natural Start Alliance is happy to continue its partnership with the Evanston Public Library to bring you the best in children’s books about nature connection and environmental stewardship! Read More
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Webinar: Intro to Wilderness Mental Health First Responder

Nicole Thurrell explores the very best of what is known about nervous system regulation and how we can bring our best, most resilient selves to the world. Read More

Webinar: Reimagining The Role of Teachers

Dr. Claire Warden and Dr. Rachel Larimore will discuss their new book, Reimagining The Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning: Helping Children be Curious, Confident, and Caring. Read More

Feature Story

2022 In Review

As we reflected on our year at Natural Start, we found there was a lot to celebrate! Here are a few things we enjoyed looking back on in 2022. Read More

Member Spotlight

Nature Nuts is a Maine-based family nature club, completely designed and taught by parents. The club is in its second generation, having been started for the first time in 1984 by parents who wanted their girls to have the same opportunities that boys had in learning about nature. Read More