Recognizing the benefits of nature to education, and education to nature, many early childhood education programs use nature and natural elements to enhance the curriculum, offering opportunities for children to experience nature as a part of the programs.
Learn more about this important work!
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What is outdoor nature-based early learning?
A nature-based early childhood education program takes an immersive approach, putting nature at the heart of the program where nature is a setting for the program and an object of study.
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Nature Preschools
Natural Start is happy to support the role nature preschools play in developing happy, healthy children. Find a nature preschool near you!
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Nature-Based Education Policy
Learn what's happening locally and throughout the country in support of nature-based early learning.
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Nature-Based Early Learning Conference
Connect with national and international leaders in nature-based education and early childhood professionals at our annual conference.