The Natural Start Alliance unites organizations and individuals working toward a future in which every young child has access to high-quality education that includes nature and the environment every day. The Alliance includes over 1,000 organizations such as schools, environmental education centers, nonprofit organizations, zoos and aquariums, park districts, professional associations, and more.
The Natural Start Alliance provides a number of opportunities to connect and support Alliance members, who work in unique ways to bring nature and the environment into early childhood education. Some key areas of focus are:
Image
Membership
Learn about the many members of the Alliance by viewing the map. Don't see your organization? Sign up!
Image
Networks
Our networks facilitate collaboration between members and regional associations and provide opportunities to connect locally.
Image
International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education (IJECEE)
IJECEE publishes scholarly written works pertinent to the education of all young children (birth to eight years).
Image
Events
Stay updated on upcoming Alliance conferences and webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
Image
Image
Advocacy
Find resources on policy work, networks, making the case for nature-based early childhood education.
What Is the Natural Start Alliance?
The Natural Start Alliance unites organizations and individuals working toward a future in which every young child has access to high-quality education that includes nature and the environment every day. The Alliance includes over 1,000 organizations such as schools, environmental education centers, non-profit organizations, zoos and aquariums, park districts, professional associations, and more. You can view organizational members on our Alliance Map. In addition to organizational members, the Alliance also includes thousands of individual education professionals and parents.