Program Design and Management

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A New Narrative to Sustain Support for Early Childhood Education

In this webinar, the Natural Start Alliance, National Wildlife Federation's Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO), and members of the Seven November team (a strategic communications firm) share the findings from a comprehensive messaging analysis initiative around early childhood education.

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  • Webinar

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Senator Ranker and Governor Jay Inslee signing WA state signing licensing outdoor preschools

Washington Outdoor Preschool Pilot

The state of Washington took a significant step forward in October 2019 when it became the first state in the US to license preschools that operate entirely outdoors. This webinar features the Outdoor Preschool Pilot Program in Washington state.

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  • Webinar

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Nature Niños

Nature Niños is dedicated to providing youth across the state with opportunities to connect with nature, build confidence, and foster a deep sense of environmental stewardship.

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Albuquerque, NM

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Harlem Grown

In the heart of Harlem, Harlem Grown is planting fruits and vegetables, and growing healthy children and sustainable communities.

Location

New York, NY

Volume 11, Number 2

In this issue of Volume 2, articles cover formative learning and later environmental advocacy and actions; preschool teachers' perceptions of nature; factors associated with nature connection; a book and resource list; and more.

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  • Journal
  • Research

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Limes Smiles for Miles Inc

Get to know Natural Start member, Limes Smiles for Miles Inc, a program dedicated to providing safe, outdoor-based early intervention childcare services to low-income families with children ages 3 to 5 diagnosed with Autism and Down Syndrome.

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Chicago, IL

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Stokes Nature Preschool

Get to know Natural Start member, Stokes Nature Preschool, the first nature preschool established in the Cache Valley region!

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Logan, UT

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Asheville Farmstead School

Get to know Natural Start member, Asheville Farmstead School, an outdoor, farm and forest-based campus designed to teach homesteading, natural sciences, life skills, sustainability, and agriculture to children and families.

Location

Asheville, NC

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NOLA Nature School

Get to know Natural Start member, NOLA Nature School, a nature-based early learning program operating in the urban and lively environment of New Orleans, Louisiana!

Location

New Orleans, LA

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Alaska Forest School

Get to know Natural Start member, Alaska Forest School, and learn more about their experiences operating a 100% outdoor preschool program in the coldest state of the U.S.

Location

Anchorage, AK
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