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Feature | Access | Leadership
Earth Island Journal – November 23, 2010
How Richard Louv Sparked a Movement to Get Outdoors
By Jason Mark
The C&NN movement, from its origins to its recent strategic planning event.
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Allies
– October 01, 2010
Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors - Art Contest for Children
K-12 children can submit art, writing, photos and videos until Dec. 17. [+]
Health | Legislation/Policy
Number10.gov.uk – October 15, 2010
UK Advisor to Prime Minister Publishes New Guidelines for Common Sense Outdoor Health & Safety
"Common Sense, Common Safety" report addresses "compensation culture" that curtails outdoor play. [+]
Campaign/Initiative
The Outdoor Classroom – September 30, 2010
Movement Afoot
By Cam Collyer
Learning Grounds Forum in Canada Nov. 12-13
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Access | Campaign/Initiative
UK Guardian – September 28, 2010
Getting Back to Nature is Child’s Play
By Ruth Stokes
UK inner city families are being encouraged to get out into nearby nature on their own doorsteps
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Campaign/Initiative | Event
Winnipeg Free Press – May 09, 2010
Manitoba Children’s Nature Summit Held September 10 - 12
News from Winnipeg's Manitoba Nature Action Collaborative for Children [+]
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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The Tool Kit includes a Quick Start Guide with simple instructions on how to start a local Nature Club for Families.
Newsletter Archive
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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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