Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
New Legislation Aims To Connect Children and Families with the Outdoors
May 21, 2014
Today, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) introduced the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act, legislation that would support state, local and federal strategies to reconnect Americans with nature, improve children’s health, and support future economic growth and conservation efforts. Read More
Can This Industrial Designer Get Children Back Outside?
May 15, 2014
Here's an idea that caught our eye this week: A new invention from a young designer who hopes her invention will spur children to play outdoors with sticks. Read More
Nature Preschool Conference: Call for Presentations
April 28, 2014
The deadline for submissions for conference session proposals has been extended to May 9. Read More
Conservation Psychology Institute Puts Research to Work for Nature
April 25, 2014
Do you want to learn more about how children's experiences in nature affect their development and lifelong values and actions? The Conservation Psychology Institute will be held June 15-18 at Antioch University New England. Read More
Rooted in Nature: Nature Preschool Conference Nourishes Teachers
April 19, 2014
The Nature Preschool Conference at Maryland's Irvine Nature Center will be held June 6-8, 2014 and offers an opportunity to recharge and network with other early childhood environmental education professionals. Read More
Five Ideas for Making the Most of Mud
April 18, 2014
Spring is mud season, and while most children heartily embrace it, parents and teachers can be wary of the mess or unsure of the benefits. Read More
Nature Preschool Educators: A Professional Conference Just for You!
April 16, 2014
Kalamazoo Nature Center is hosting a conference in August specifically designed for nature-based preschool staff and administrators. Read More
Pearlstone Center to Host Environmental Education Conference for Jewish Educators
April 16, 2014
Pearlstone’s Nevatim Teacher Training Conference in Jewish Environmental Education is a unique and dynamic event, providing professional development and training in Jewish garden and environmental education. Read More
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
April 1, 2014
Celebrate NAEYC's Week of the Young Child April 6-12! Read More
Secretary Jewell Announces Initiative to Connect Youth to the Outdoors
March 28, 2014
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell issued a Secretarial Order to significantly expand recreational, educational, volunteer, and career opportunities for millions of youth and veterans on the nation’s public lands. Read More