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    NatStart25 Call for Proposals

    Submit your proposal to present at the 2025 online Nature-Based Early Learning Conference!

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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: Nature Niños

    Nature Niños is dedicated to providing youth across the state with opportunities to connect with nature, build confidence, and foster a deep sense of environmental stewardship.

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  • Member Spotlight: Nature Niños

Bright Ideas

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

Natural Start Joins A Conversation about Climate Change in Early Childhood Education

Natural Start is headed to California this week to participate in the 2024 NAEYC Annual Conference. Read More

NAAEE2024 Conference: Early Childhood Session List

Are you attending the Annual NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh next month? If so, browse the list of early childhood sessions and start planning your schedule. 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

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program that includes curriculum and professional development for early childhood environmental education. Read More