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The C&NN news archive offers access to the latest media coverage of the children and nature movement. This ever-expanding archive connects leaders and organizers, parents, youth, civic leaders, educators and health-care providers to a growing body of articles dating back to 2007. For a comprehensive C&NN database search, use the advanced search feature to scan news center articles, C&NN's annotated research bibliographies, and the C&NN blog.
subscribe to C&NN RSS feedsNatural Leader Tamara Poles and Virginia Museum of Natural History are Putting People Back in Touch with Nature
By Martinsville Bulletin
Martinsville Bulletin
January 30, 2012
Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative. [+]
Children’s Books Increasingly Ignore Natural World
By Tom Jacobs
Miller-McCune
January 30, 2012
70-year survey of award-winning children’s picture books suggests increasing estrangement from the natural environment. [+]
TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Randy Johnson
National Parks Traveler
January 30, 2012
New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. [+]
Applications Open for 2012 TogetherGreen Fellowships and Innovation Grants
By Audubon/Toyota
Audubon/Toyota
January 31, 2012
Audubon & Toyota seek to fund promising conservation leaders and community-based projects. [+]
“No Child Left Ashore” Movement Makes Waves
By Paul Oliva
San Francisco Chronicle
January 14, 2012
SF Bay Area's Pegasus Project gets students out on the water, where transformations occur. [+]
What Summer Camp Can Teach Us
By Steve Baskin
Psychology Today
December 02, 2011
Summer camp gives children meaningful advantages in college. [+]
Play England Calls for Support to Help Kids Play Outside
By Play England
Play England
January 20, 2012
Research shows that 21% of children play outdoors daily, compared to 71% during their parents' childhoods. [+]
Turning to Nature After Returning From Iraq
By Stacy Bare
Huffington Post
January 18, 2012
We owe it to our service members and their families to preserve wild places, veteran says. [+]
The Importance of Child’s Play
By Lenore Skenazy
Wall Street Journal
January 27, 2012
In striving to make our kids safe and smart we have turned them into "bored blobs", author writes. [+]
A Healing Place for Children
By Sarah McKenzie
The Journal
January 16, 2012
C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is designed with nature. [+]
To The Wild Yonder
By Angela Mollard
Daily Telegraph
January 15, 2012
With new research showing Australians less inclined to embrace adventure, author plunges into wilderness trek. [+]
National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19
By National Park Trust
PR Newswire
January 25, 2012
Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. [+]
The Healing Effects of Nature on Children
By Kelley Ward
Hub Pages
January 24, 2012
Children growing up today are deprived of the many healing elements found within nature. [+]
Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box
By April Witt
Bethesda Magazine
January 17, 2012
Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. [+]
Study: Preschoolers Need to Get a Move On
By Nanci Hellmich
USA Today
January 03, 2012
Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. [+]
Did Time Stand Still for You?
By Andrea Sands
Edmonton Journal
January 03, 2012
Canadian researcher studies memorable moments in nature. [+]
No Child Left Inside at Michigan’s Outdoor Discovery Center
By Holland Sentinel Staff
The Holland Sentinel
January 15, 2012
Kellogg Foundation grant helps students, teachers and families reconnect to nature. [+]
“Nature-Deficit Disorder” in Pakistan
By Naveed A. Bari
News Pakistan
January 12, 2012
Children in Pakistan are isolated from the simple pleasures of exploring nature. [+]
LNCI Northwest OH Helps Kids Combat Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Vicki Johnson
Advertiser-Tribune
January 14, 2012
Leave No Child Inside NW Ohio gets children, adults into nature. [+]
Program Makes for Happy Campers
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
San Antonio Express-News
January 05, 2012
Texas Parks and Wildlife's Outdoor Family Program helps get people out in nature. [+]
Children in China’s Urban Jungle are Reconnecting with Nature
By Liu Xinyan
U.K. Guardian
January 11, 2012
Efforts are being made to reverse China's increase in Nature-Deficit Disorder. [+]
C&NN Releases Updated Edition of “Together in Nature: Pathways to a Stronger, Closer Family” Tool Kit.
By C&NN
C&NN
January 11, 2012
New research on nature-based experiences as a rich opportunity for family bonding. [+]
Announcing Two New Research-Based Resources!
By C&NN
C&NN
January 11, 2012
C&NN updates two popular publications, linking children's outdoor contact with education and health benefits. [+]
REI Foundation Funds Initiative to Get More Kids Outside
By Bethany H.
REI.com
January 11, 2012
REI Foundation partnering with nonprofit programs to encourage more hands-on outdoor exploration. [+]
Summer Camp Provides Many Benefits
By Vaughan Today
Vaughan Today
January 09, 2012
Many important life skills can be gained over the summer, new research shows. [+]
Natural Leader Tamara Poles and Virginia Museum of Natural History are Putting People Back in Touch with Nature
Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative. [+]
TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder
New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. [+]
Applications Open for 2012 TogetherGreen Fellowships and Innovation Grants
Audubon & Toyota seek to fund promising conservation leaders and community-based projects. [+]
“No Child Left Ashore” Movement Makes Waves
SF Bay Area's Pegasus Project gets students out on the water, where transformations occur. [+]
Play England Calls for Support to Help Kids Play Outside
Research shows that 21% of children play outdoors daily, compared to 71% during their parents'… [+]
A Healing Place for Children
C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is… [+]
National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19
Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. [+]
Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box
Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. [+]
Study: Preschoolers Need to Get a Move On
Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. [+]
Help Connect Children & Nature.
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Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit
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Newsletter Archive
JAN 31 – News and Updates
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DEC 22 – News and Updates
DEC 6 – Ecology of Hope
NOV 22 – Natural Families News
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NOV 1 – 2011 Report Outs
OCT 6 – Natural Teachers News
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C&NN Publications
As part of our ongoing efforts to build the movement, the Children & Nature Network has published these resources for leaders, organizers, and participants at the local, national, and international levels:
2010 C&NN Report
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Children and Nature 2009: A Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World
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C&NN Community Action Guide: Building the Children & Nature Movement from the Ground Up
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