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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 feedsCongratulations to Outdoor Nation’s Recent Grant Winners!
By Outdoor Nation
Outdoor Nation
December 08, 2011
C&NN Natural Leaders Tara Arthur, Matthew Browning and James King among Outdoor Nation grant recipients for youth-led outdoor projects. [+]
People Out of Touch with Nature, Warns Sir David Attenborough
By Press Association
The Guardian
December 01, 2011
Veteran wildlife presenter says rapid urbanization of past 60 years has put future of planet at risk. [+]
Plaistow Girl, 10, Invents Fun, Prize-Winning Game
By Paul Feely
New Hampshire Union Leader
November 28, 2011
Sponge Ball Fill Up game wins CLIF Kid Backyard Game of the Year contest. [+]
WI State Plan Calls For Increased Environmental Education In Schools
By Ashland Current Staff
Ashland Current
November 27, 2011
Wisconsin releases its first plan to address environmental literacy and sustainability for schools. [+]
Renewing our Heritage, Restoring Children’s Health
By Chris Taylor and Chris Larson
WisOpinion
November 23, 2011
Wisconsin Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights seeks to reconnect children with nature. [+]
Access to Wildlife Should be a Right, not a Privilege
By Tony King
The Guardian
November 16, 2011
Scottish Government is consulting on a rights of children and young people bill. [+]
Nature-Deficit Disorder: Spiritual Fallout from our Disconnect with God’s Creation
By Charles Morris
National Catholic Reporter
November 18, 2011
Children and nature movement explores spiritual, emotional and physical effects of nature-deficit. [+]
Ecologist, Author Don Gayton Explores Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Alex Cooper
Revelstoke Times Review
November 03, 2011
As people become more detached from nature, the environment becomes a low priority. [+]
Wild Idea
By Steven Hill
Kansas Alumni
November 21, 2011
Richard Louv wants to bring the great outdoors back to life. [+]
Humanist Perspectives: Connecting Children to Nature
By Michael D. Barton
Foundation Beyond Belief
November 21, 2011
How do we raise children to be scientifically literate and environmentally conscious? [+]
London Moves to Reconnect Children with Nature
By Tim Gill
Rethinking Childhood
November 18, 2011
New report from Tim Gill for London Sustainable Development Commission: Sowing the Seeds: Reconnecting Children with Nature. [+]
Kindergarten in Victoria Suburbs Takes to the Woods
By Shannon Moneo
The Globe and Mail
November 13, 2011
Canadian kindergarten class to spend half their school day outside in what’s being called nature kindergarten. [+]
Mother’s Care
By Richard Louv
Utne Reader
November 13, 2011
Empirical evidence shows that convening with nature can heal the mind.
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Your Brain on Nature
By David Suzuki/Docs Talk
David Suzuki Foundation
November 03, 2011
Author of upcoming book explains why time in nature makes people, especially children, feel better. [+]
City Kids ‘Missing Out on Nature’
By Daniel Mercer
The West Australian
November 09, 2011
Western Australia scientist warns about growing disconnect between city children and nature. [+]
New Nature Movement: A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Compute
By Matt Richtel
The New York Times
October 22, 2011
At Silicon Valley Waldorf school, computers and school don't mix. [+]
New AAP Environmental Health Publication Includes Resources from NEEF
By National Environmental Education Foundation
NEEF
November 08, 2011
Comprehensive third edition of Pediatric Environmental Health covers identification, prevention and treatment of pediatric environmental health problems. [+]
ACA National Board of Directors Announces President-Elect
By American Camp Association
ACA
November 08, 2011
ACA Board President-Elect Tisha Bolger will assume role of president in April 2012.
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Outdoor Time Helps Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep
By McClatchy Tribune
McClatchy Tribune
November 07, 2011
New National Wildlife Federation report finds that lack of outdoor playtime leaves many kids sleep-deprived. [+]
Canada Heart and Stroke Foundation Releases Healthy Communities Toolkit
By Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
November 07, 2011
Kit designed to help communities support physical activity through active, healthy community design. [+]
Screen Time Higher Than Ever for Children
By Tamar Lewin
The New York Times
October 25, 2011
New study shows that children under 8 are spending more time than ever in front of screens. [+]
Why the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act is Important
By Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI)
National Wildlife Federation
November 03, 2011
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) introduce Healthy Kids Outdoors Act. [+]
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Calls Starved Rock State Park Vital to State
By Steve Stout
My Web Times
October 30, 2011
At 100-year celebration, Gov. Quinn says, ""We will leave no child inside." [+]
Hiking Program Gets Kids Moving and Close to Nature
By Carolyn Semedo
Washington Post
October 28, 2011
Kids in Park program in Blue Ridge Parkway, N.C., offers self-guided adventures to reconnect families with nature. [+]
What Do We Really Own?
By Bahram Akradi
The Nature Conservancy
October 18, 2011
It is we who belong to Mother Earth, and not the other way around. [+]
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.
C&NN Web BadgesC&NN Synthesis of Research and Studies
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Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit
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The Tool Kit includes a Quick Start Guide with simple instructions on how to start a local Nature Club for Families.
Newsletter Archive
JAN 31 – News and Updates
JAN 12 – News and Updates
DEC 22 – News and Updates
DEC 6 – Ecology of Hope
NOV 22 – Natural Families News
NOV 10 – News and Updates
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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