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subscribe to C&NN RSS feedsOutdoor Nation Youth Movement to Gather in Denver July 23
By Bob Berwyn
Summit County Citizens Voice
May 23, 2011
Youth leaders will also gather in NYC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, and SF from June 23 through July 31, as part of 2011 Outdoor Nation Summer Summit Series. [+]
Interview with David W. Orr
By Michael Graham Richard
Treehugger.com
May 19, 2011
Professor and author David Orr discusses green building, biophilia, the sense of wonder one experiences in nature, and evidence of sustainability all around us. [+]
The Outdoors: Can it Improve Your Health?
By Julie Deardorff
Chicago Tribune
May 18, 2011
Immersion in nature makes people happier and healthier, according to The Nature Principle author, Richard Louv. [+]
Calling All “Outsiders” Ages 18 to 28
By PR Web
PR Web
May 04, 2011
Outdoor Nation announces youth summits in NYC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and SF from June 23 - July 31. [+]
Reconnecting with Nature: Richard Louv and Friends Live Web Event
By Orion Magazine
Orion Magazine
May 25, 2011
Orion Magazine hosts Richard Louv and David Sobel, authors and national experts on reconnecting with nature, for a discussion with filmmaker Camilla Rockwell (Mother Nature's Child) June 16th at 7 p.m. (EDT). [+]
“Leave No Child Inside” Heats up as Warmer Temps Hit Chicago
By Elizabeth Diffin
Chicago Parent
May 17, 2011
Leave No Child Inside, brainchild of the 200-organization Chicago Wilderness, seeks to connect children and their families to backyards, parks and forests. [+]
Inner City Outings Leader Provides Lessons Beyond the Classroom
By Sierra Club
Sierra Club Scrapbook
May 12, 2011
C&NN Natural Teacher Award winner and long-time Sierra Club Inner City Outings volunteer Larry Volpe helps students get "access to wild places". [+]
C&NN’s Juan Martinez Named National Geographic Emerging Explorer
By National Geographic
National Geographic
May 17, 2011
C&NN's national Natural Leader Coordinator Juan Martinez named National Geographic Explorer. [+]
WI School Children Learn about Nature from UW-Oshkosh Students
By Doug Zellmer
The Northwestern
May 10, 2011
Attendees at Oakwood Environmental Education Charter School learn about nature from UW-Oshkosh students, using materials from the WI Dept. of Natural Resources. [+]
Rockfall Foundation Awards Environmental Grants
By Middletown Press
Middletown Press
May 09, 2011
$20,000 in grants will support environmental education and conservation initiatives involving Middlesex County, CT, children in grades K-12.
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Get Over Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Josephine Marcotty
Minneapolis Star Tribune
May 17, 2011
Author Richard Louv discusses why kids should reconnect with the world around them. [+] [PDF]
Get Your Mind Dirty
By Richard Louv
Outside Magazine
May 16, 2011
In 2005, Richard Louv introduced us to the idea of childhood nature-deficit disorder. With The Nature Principle, he's back with a prescription for adults. [+]
Eyes May Be a Mirror of the Heart
By Todd Neale
MedPage Today
April 22, 2011
Australian study finds that heavy TV viewing and lack of physical activity may be related to future cardiovascular risk in 6-year-olds, as indicated by the childrens' retinal diameters. [+]
Portland, OR Preschool in the Woods
By Julia Silverman
Portland Tribune
April 21, 2011
Pioneering Forest Kindergarten is one of the first of its kind in the U.S. There are others in WA, CO, NY and NC. [+]
Book Promotes the Unplugged Life
By John Wilkens
San Diego Union-Tribune
May 08, 2011
Author Richard Louv makes a case for dropping gadgets, toning down the info blitz and embracing nature. [+]
Wyoming Governor Releases Children and the Outdoors Survey Results
By Leslie Cook
Teton Science Schools
May 03, 2011
The results were released from a recent survey titled “Our Children and the Outdoors: Wyoming 2010”. 99% of Wyoming parents say that playing outside is important for their child’s physical and mental well-being. [+] [PDF]
Author Richard Louv Likes What He Sees in Portland
By Katy Muldoon
OregonLive.com
May 06, 2011
C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv visits the Oregon Zoo May 11 and Seattle Town Hall May 12. His new book, The Nature Principle, notes the resurgence of rare species in Portland. [+]
Natural Leaders Tool Kit Now Available in Spanish
By C&NN
May 04, 2011
C&NN's Natural Leaders Tool Kit is the second tool kit to be released in Spanish, as well as English. [+]
C&NN’s Natural Service Network Shifts Into High Gear
By C&NN
The C&NN Natural Service Network (NSN) is partnering with the Sierra Club, American Rivers, US Fish & Wildlife Service, REI, Kids4Trees, and Keep America Beautiful to help families and communities cultivate a life-long commitment to natural service. [+]
Getting Kids Outdoors
By Petoskey News
Petoskey News
April 17, 2011
Emmet County, MI, group inspired by "Last Child in the Woods" to launch community-wide Getting Kids Outdoors initiative. [+]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Launches “The Climate of Conservation: 50 Stories in 50 States”
By David Eisenhauer
U.S.F.W.S.
April 22, 2011
50 stories over 50 consecutive weekdays will explore the many ways accelerating climate change is impacting or may impact fish and wildlife across America. [+]
Kids Need to Get Out, Filmmaker Urges
By Joel Banner Baird
Burlington Free Press
April 13, 2011
Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell’s new work, “Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age” explores how time spent in nature influences child health and development. [+]
R.I. Wildlife Refuges Plan Variety of Programs Intended to Get Children Outdoors
By Tom Meade
Rhode Island Providence Journal
April 15, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Audubon Society of Rhode Island team to get kids outside on wildlife refuges. [+]
Richard Louv’s Well-Being Rx: Reconnect with Nature
By April Thompson
Natural Awakenings
April 12, 2011
C&NN's Richard Louv continues the ongoing international dialog about the children and nature movement in his new book, The Nature Principle, in which he asserts that the more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need, and illustrates multiple ways to bring nature back into our everyday lives. [+]
New Memoir by Leading Environmental Educator Offers Ways to Help Children Bond with Nature
Sierra Club Books
April 15, 2011
Environmental educator David Sobel's book Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors, a memoir and guide for parents, releases April 19. Sobel wrote the book to share his experiences and help other parents tackle their children's Nature-Deficit Disorder. [+] [PDF]
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. [+]
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