Feature Stories
Photo by Hanoi Photography
August 2016
Today's children don't spend enough time outside, but whose fault is that? If we want to fix the problem, we need to consider the ancient support networks that helped our ancestors cope.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
July 2016
If we showed children's messy moments--the cries and frustrations, the disgust, or worry--in our Facebook feeds, would we have a more complete and accurate picture of life with children in the outdoors?
June 2016
There are three seasons in nature preschool in Wisconsin: Fall, Winter, and MUD.
May 2016
Childhood nature play advocate Ken Finch shares strategies for making nature play easy so that families can make it part of every day.
April 2016
A seasoned STEM educator shares his tips and tricks for exploring energy outdoors with young children.
March 2016
When children learn mindfulness, they can access this state of being when life becomes stressful and overwhelming. It's an often-overlooked skill that can keep children balanced and successful for a lifetime.
South Shore Natural Science Center
February 2016
Nature and forest preschools have garnered the attention of the national media in recent months. Find out how you can help advance the movement even more.
January 2016
How a day of animal tracking turned into a weeks-long inquiry that built sensory experience, critical thinking, and determination in a class of four-year-old inventors.
Tiny Trees
December 2015
We looked back across the year to see what most engaged our community across some of our digital platforms in 2015.
Janice Swaisgood
November 2015
The Children and Nature Network uses Family Nature clubs to break down common barriers to getting families out in nature on a regular basis. Find out how you can create a Family Nature Club in your community.