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NatStart26 Call for Proposals
The 2026 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference Call for Proposals is open! This year's conference theme is Imagine If, and we invite proposals that explore innovation and collaboration in the continuous pursuit of high-quality and equitable nature-based early learning for all children. Proposals are by December 12.
New Policy Resource
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Draft Licensing Recommendations for ONB Programs
Natural Start is seeking feedback on its new Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based Early Learning and Child Care Programs. The Recommendations are available now in draft form, and comments are sought until March 20, 2026.
Upcoming Webinars
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Presenting Discover the Forest: Outdoor Learning for Everyday Life
Join NAAEE and the Natural Start Alliance on Tuesday, Nov 12 at 3pm ET for a first look at the refreshed Discover the Forest program!
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Flourishing in Winter: Guidance for Cold-Weather Play
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, December 9 at 1 PM ET to learn about Flourishing in Winter, a new research-based guidebook resource for early childhood cold-weather play.
