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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 MoreThe 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 MoreCenterville 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 MoreWebinar: Freedom Dreaming: Using Art and Storytelling to Reimagine Communities of Color in Nature Education
September 6, 2022
View the recording of the webinar, "Freedom Dreaming: Using Art and Storytelling to Reimagine Communities of Color in Nature Education." Read MoreWebinar: A New Narrative to Sustain Support for Early Childhood Education
May 19, 2022
Are you making the case for outdoor, nature-based learning with funders and decision-makers? Hear about the findings from a comprehensive messaging analysis initiative around early childhood education in a recently recorded webinar. Read MoreTexas School Hires Full-Time Nature-Based Educator
May 18, 2022
Compass Rose Public Schools, a public charter school network in Texas, recently hired a nature-based learning teacher for its newest campus in San Antonio. This position, the first of its kind in the area, will not only allow the field of study to be woven into each school day, but also show students that careers focused on nature are present in their community. Read MoreForum: Minnesota Department of Education's Outdoor Learning in Early Childhood Project
May 4, 2022
Interested in learning more about resource development and advocacy work? In our latest forum, representatives from Minnesota Early Childhood Outdoors (MnECO) shared the process of collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Ed to develop outdoor learning resources for all early childhood educators. View the recording now. Read MoreNatural Start Forum: Reflective Practice
April 5, 2022
What is reflective practice? Why is it important for early childhood educators? How can it help ease some of the stress of teaching in today’s world AND make you a better educator? View a recording of a presentation by Diona Reese Williams, who explored these questions and shared tips for using reflective practice as a supervisor or peer. Read MoreWe Are Nature
April 4, 2022
Guest blogger Melissa A. Butler explores the depths of nature connection and how adults can support children in their budding relationships with the natural world. Read MoreMarch Madness! PD for Nature-Based Early Educators
March 7, 2022
Check out a slew of upcoming professional development for nature-based early childhood educators, all taking place in the month of March. Read More