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Welcoming Natural Start's Newest Team Member
December 6, 2023
Natural Start is happy to welcome Sydney Murray to 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
Webinar: Aligning Outdoor Learning & Farm to ECE
January 9, 2023
The Natural Start Alliance recently partnered with the National Farm to School Network for a webinar, “Aligning Outdoor Learning & Farm to ECE.” Explore resources for connecting Farm to Early Care and Education and outdoor learning. Read More
The Blueberry Awards: Children’s Books That Can Change the World
November 10, 2022
The Natural Start Alliance teamed up with the Evanston Public Library to shine a spotlight on the Blueberry Book Awards. View a recording of the live event and get familiar with some excellent nature books for young children! Read More
Centerville City Schools funds Nature Class for All K-1 Students
September 13, 2022
Nature-based learning advocates in Ohio worked closely with the Centerville City Schools to establish a nature class that will be a part of every kindergarten and first-grade students' school day starting this fall. Read More