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Webinar: Announcing the Blueberry Literary Award Winners
February 21, 2024
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. In this webinar recording, the award committee shares the 2023 awardees with the Natural Start community! Read More
Webinar: Non-Profit or For-Profit? Finding the Best Path for Your Program
February 6, 2024
Consultants Rachel Larimore and David Catlin have developed a new resource to help programs think through the big decision of whether to operate as a for-profit or a non-profit. In this webinar recording, they provide an overview of this resource and answer your questions. Read More
Webinar: Multiple Language Learning in Nature-Based Classrooms
January 12, 2024
Explore how educators and administrators can best support children in their language learning outdoors in this webinar on-demand. Hear from three panelists who will share current research and examples of multiple language learning in nature preschools. Read More
Welcoming Natural Start's Newest Team Member
December 6, 2023
Natural Start is happy to welcome Sydney Garyto the team as the new Conference and Communications Coordinator! Read More
Webinar: Equitable Enrollment: Strategies to Boost Equity and Diversity
November 28, 2023
Representatives of Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, Fiddleheads Forest School, and Frazer Center Child Development Program shared how they each approach equity in their respective nature-based programs in this recorded webinar. Read More
Webinar: How We Play: Co-Creating Outdoor Spaces for Black Children and What They Want
November 1, 2023
Dr. Deja Jones and Ashley Causey-Golden explore the collaborative creation of outdoor play areas tailored for young Black children in this recorded webinar. Read More
Webinar: Do You See What I See? NASA’s Nature-Based Explorations for Young Minds
September 21, 2023
NASA educator Tina Harte Ballinger explores nature-based activities designed to harness the curiosity of young minds. View the webinar recording and resources here! Read More
Webinar: Get to Know the 2022 Blueberry Awardees
March 20, 2023
Enjoy a fun and fast-paced introduction to the Blueberry Awardees, wonderful books about nature and climate stewardship for kids! Read More
Two States Have Introduced Legislation to License Outdoor Preschools
February 28, 2023
Maryland and Oregon have both introduced legislation to begin pilot programs to license outdoor preschools. Read More
Webinar: Stepping Out: Early Childhood Education for Earth Day and Beyond
February 15, 2023
View the recording of "Stepping Out: Early Childhood Education for Earth Day and Beyond," a webinar about engaging young learners in nature-based education. Read More