Program Design and Management

Community Connections for Children

Get to know Natural Start member, Community Connections for Children, a non-profit in Pennsylvania providing free nature play training to early childhood educators.

Location

York, PA

Volume 10, Number 1

Volume 10, Number 1 of the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education covers various topics, including outdoor play zones, a game-based testing instrument, and more.

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Journal
Research

Articles in this issue include topics ranging from leveraging the advantages of nature-based education before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring Swedish educators' views on promoting connectedness to nature, and more.

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Journal
Research

Amanda McMickle

For this month’s Member Spotlight, Natural Start sat down with Amanda McMickle, Vice President of Education at Cibolo Center for Conservation. We discussed her career so far, important pieces of advice she’s received, and how to network when you’re an introvert. Watch the interview here.

Location

San Antonio, TX

Little Schoolhouse in the Woods

Little Schoolhouse in the Woods is a nonprofit outdoor early education program based in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing in-home childcare since 2010. The program was founded by Lee and Jason Hamzy, whose love of nature and professional experience in education led them to launch the program from their own two-acre property.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Arlitt Child Development Center at the University of Cincinnati

The Arlitt Child Development Center at the University of Cincinnati is one of the oldest demonstration preschools in the US. Arlitt is a diverse and inclusive program that incorporates nature and the environment on a regular basis.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Volume 9, Number 2

In this issue: Foster empathy in nature preschools, explore Alaskan family-led nature tours, experience map-making in forest preschools, delve into global concerns in sustainability education, learn about nature-based teacher preparation, and find captivating children's book reviews.

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Journal
Research

Muddy Boot Prints

Muddy Boot Prints (MBP) is an all-outdoor, roving preschool in Vancouver. The school hosts four programs out of local parks, serving around 55 families and utilizing nine parks throughout Vancouver. Learn more about the program in our latest Member Spotlight.

Location

Vancouver, BC

Washington Outdoor School

Explore how Washington Outdoor School, which started as a small pilot program in 2013, has blossomed into an organization that serves 130+ families through a variety of outdoor, nature-based immersive classes.