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New Research in Early Childhood Environmental Education

November 30, 2015

The latest issue of the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education is now available for free online. Read More

Ten Questions: Sharing Nature with Children

November 28, 2015

Tell us what you need to know to improve your professional practice in environmental education for young children. Read More

Save the Date: 2016 Nature-Based Preschool National Conference

September 4, 2015

Mark your calendars now to join us in the Twin Cities August 15-17, 2016 at Dodge Nature Center. Read More

Updates from Claire Warden

August 30, 2015

Claire Warden is set to release a new book, and her team shares updates from their busy summer. Read More

Dispatch from Kuwait: Lime Trees Spur Inquiry in a Desert School

August 30, 2015

Our friends at The Blue Waves School on the coast in Kuwait sent this update on a summer project investigating, and harvesting, limes from trees around their school. Read More

Michigan Public School District Adds Nature-Based First Grade Classes

July 30, 2015

Thanks to a major new grant, Bullock Creek Public Schools are planning to expand their Nature Kindergarten program to first grade. Read More

First Step to Water Conservation: Wonder

July 19, 2015

Author, educator, and educational consultant Patty Born Selly shares tips for water play that helps children begin to appreciate how important water is to them. Read More

Nature-Based Preschool National Conference: Your Options as Spaces Fill

June 30, 2015

Registration for the conference has broken records and exceeded expectations. Select days are still available, and a waitlist is available for discounted rates. Read More

Beach Crafts from Our Summer Crafts Pinterest Board

June 29, 2015

Heading to the beach this summer? Get extra mileage out of your beach treasures with these beach-themed crafts from our Pinterest page. Read More

Looking for a Ride or a Roommate for the Nature-Based Preschool National Conference?

June 18, 2015

We've created a roommate and ride sharing board to help you get to the conference in Georgia this August. Read More

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