Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, December 9 at 1 PM ET to learn about Flourishing in Winter, a new research-based guidebook resource for early childhood cold-weather play.
Authored by Joan Lombardi and Lauren Simmons, this article analyzes climate change's impact on young children and the equally significant transformative potential of child-centered, climate-sensitive strategies.
In this webinar recording, hear from Dr. Aliza Yair and Kit Harrington about about the new comprehensive policy recommendations resource for communities, including regulatory agencies, in expanding children’s access to safe and high-quality outdoor and nature-based learning through policy.
In Volume 12, Number 2, read articles covering preschoolers’ ideas about climate-friendly actions, teacher candidates in a nature reserve field setting, fire as a loose part, a digital platform to promote nature experiences, comparing zoo and urban settings, and more.
Enjoy a two-part session on safety and healthy risk-taking in nature-based programs, presented by Anne Stires and Amy Butler. The goal of these two sessions is to provide examples of the practices outlined in the Safety section of the Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook, which was written collaboratively by Anne, Amy, and Kit Harrington.
This summer, the Black Educator Network will participate in a unique opportunity visiting Urban Sprouts Child Development Center in St Louis, Missouri.
Join the Natural Start Graduate Student Network for a dynamic and thought-provoking research roundtable on Monday, June 16 at 11 am ET, showcasing graduate students' emerging research in nature-based learning.
In this webinar recording, hear from Seattle Playgarden's Inclusive Programs Director, Hannah Gallagher, as she shares about how to make your nature-based program more inclusive to children with disabilities.
Join Senior Policy Advisor Kit Harrington, and other amazing nature-based early educators presenting at the Children and Nature Network's Nature Everywhere Conference in St Paul Minnesota, May 13-17.
The Natural Start Alliance continues its partnership with the Evanston Public Library to bring you the best in children’s books about nature connection and environmental stewardship!
