Bright Ideas - The Natural Start Blog
Help Make the Case for Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
June 28, 2017
The Council of Nature and Forest Preschools seeks volunteers interested in collecting research findings, testimonials, and policy examples that support nature-based learning in early childhood. Read MoreYour STEM Questions Answered
February 23, 2017
Fiddleheads Forest School follows up with educators to answer questions about STEM teaching in the outdoors. Read MoreNew Grant Commits $1.75 Million to Support Outdoor Learning in Colorado
January 24, 2017
The Colorado Health Foundation has awarded the National Wildlife Federation and partners funds to support Early Childhood Health Outdoors, an initiative to bring naturalized outdoor spaces to early childhood education centers across Colorado. Read MoreBooks for Exploring Winter Environments
January 16, 2017
We've collected some of our favorite books for exploring winter environments with young children--from snowy cities streets to hushed forests at night. Read MoreNatural Start Welcomes New Director
December 21, 2016
The Natural Start Alliance is set to begin 2017 with exciting changes and new growth. We are thrilled to welcome Emilian Geczi as the new Director of the Natural Start Alliance. Read MoreExclusive Muddy Buddy Discount for Natural Start Alliance Members
December 16, 2016
Tuffo is partnering with the Natural Start Alliance to offer this discount in support of the work you do to connect young children to nature, the outdoors, and their environment. Read MoreEastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools Launches
November 30, 2016
The new association provides services, support and inspiration to nature-based early childhood programs in the Eastern US, from Virginia to New York. Read MoreBook Chapters Sought: Early Education and Nature
October 14, 2016
An upcoming volume of Advances in Early Education and Day Care will focus on early education and nature. Chapters are invited. Read MoreNetworking Call: Planning for Natural Disaster
May 27, 2016
Network with nature and forest preschools grappling with how best to plan for natural disasters in outdoor programs. Read MoreNAAEE Announces Distinguished Nationally Known Slate of Five New Members for Newly Expanded Board
May 4, 2016
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) expands board by five members to strengthen and expand the movement and profession. Read More