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Tell Congress to Keep Children and Families Healthy Outdoors
June 28, 2014
Lend your voice to support legislation that would ensure that children have opportunities to improve their health and learn about the environment by spending time outdoors. Read More
Summer Courses in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education at Antioch University New England
June 28, 2014
Courses in nature-based early childhood curriculum and childhood and nature are being offered this summer, and more courses are coming this fall. Read More
Register Now for the Nature-Based Preschool Conference
June 27, 2014
The Nature-Based Preschool Conference is a professional gathering to provide nature-preschool educators with resources, connections, and inspiration to enhance the world of nature play and education. Read More
Summer Sun Safety Tips
June 13, 2014
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, just one blistering sunburn during childhood doubles a person's the risk for developing skin cancer later in life. But their are simple ways to protect children from the heat and sun of summer so they can enjoy summer's long days outdoors. Read More
Children in Small and Urban Spaces Need Nature Too!
May 22, 2014
It only takes a small bit of space and little to no money to bring a rich amount of nature into your program. Read More
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