The Nature-Based Early Learning Conference is organized by the Natural Start Alliance, a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Natural Start is a network of people and organizations that believe that all young children need frequent opportunities to experience, learn from, and care for nature and the environment through high-quality education. The Alliance serves as a backbone organization to focus and amplify the collective impact of the people and organizations that share this common vision.
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NatStart is Online in 2025
The Nature-Based Early Learning Conference meets in-person and online in alternating years. In 2025, we are online! The week of live events took place July 14-18, and access to all on-demand conference content is available until July 2026. Register at anytime to start viewing sessions, workshops, and site tours.
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Past Conferences
The Natural Start Alliance has convened the Nature-Based Early Learning Conference for more than decade. Past conferences have been held across the United States and also online.