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Natural Start Alliance Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based Programs

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.

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Advocacy: Action

Although we can make changes in our own families and schools, we can also help bring nature-based education to more children by becoming effective advocates for children. We've gathered resources to help you connect with organizations, find innovative programs, locate advocacy groups in your state, and take action on your own.

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Advocacy Tools

By taking action on behalf of children, we can help ensure that all young children get better education, more opportunities to connect with nature and the environment. Includes helpful resources for following legislation, getting tips for becoming an effective advocate, and more.

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Starting a Nature Preschool

Interested in launching a new nature preschool program? We've compiled some of our best resources to help you develop a plan to create a sustainable program that's safe, effective, and inclusive.

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Degrees, Certificates, and Certifications

Do you want professional training in nature-based early childhood education, early childhood environmental education, forest school teaching, or related disciplines? There are a variety of opportunities, from bachelors degrees to university certificate programs to certifications offered by organizations.

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