Program Design and Management

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.

Resource Type

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.

Volume 9, Number 1

Rethink play in nature for sustainable early childhood education. Engage with innovative approaches like Skills 4 Kids Cafes and student-authored children's literature. And more in this issue!

Resource Type

Journal
Research

White Pine Programs

Get to know White Pine Programs, a nonprofit organization in Maine that connects children and adults to nature, beginning at age 4.

Environmental Nature Center Nature Preschool

Read about the Environmental Nature Center’s Nature Preschool program, which we first profiled in 2014, to learn about their LEED Platinum Certification and sustainable design.

Location

Newport Beach, CA

The Saint Louis Zoo Preschool

Get to know more about the Saint Louis Zoo Preschool, a Reggio-inspired, nature-based preschool, which opened in 2014.

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Notchcliff Forest Preschool and Forest Kinder Co-op

Notchcliff Forest Preschool and Forest Kinder Co-op are nature programs offered by the Eastern Region of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS) that, like most other nature-based programs, have adapted to serve families and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Location

Glen Arm, MD

Camp STEM Club

At Camp STEM Club in Gilbert, AZ, small groups of children learn in a desert oasis all while practicing coping skills, exploring STEM concepts, and having fun. Learn more about the program in a Q&A with director Carolyn Mowery.

Location

Gilbert, AZ

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