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The Black Educators Network attended the Seeds of Justice convening in Atlanta to envision pathways for Black children to thrive in safe, healthy, nature-rich communities.

Natural Start Alliance seeks comments on its Draft Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based Early Learning and Child Care Programs. The recommendations are designed to help communities, including licensing agencies, expand children’s access to safe and high-quality outdoor and nature-based learning through policy.

Learn about upcoming professional training opportunities, watch a site tour video of this month's member spotlight, see recent job postings, and more.

Submit a proposal to present at the 2026 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference taking place June 24-27, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, and online.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, members of the Black Educators Network visited Urban Sprouts Child Development Center in St. Louis, MO to tour their NAEYC-accredited Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning center.

This article from the Seattle Times profiles new research on the benefits of outdoor learning, and includes research from the Natural Start Alliance.