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State | Leadership
First Ever Youth Congress on Children and Nature Held in Wyoming
The First Wyoming Youth Congress on Children and Nature was held at Teton Science Schools in Jackson, WY on October 15-18, 2009. Students representing Wyoming’s 48 school districts were invited to convene in a structured setting to voice opinions, share visions, and identify new ideas related to their connection to the outdoors. These youth leaders were empowered to effect change across the state of Wyoming by inspiring other youth, parents, teachers, and decision-makers to take action.
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Allies | Health
KaBOOM! Encourages Communities to “Get Outside and Play!”
By Bethe Almeras - The Grass Stain Guru
From September 19 - 27, over 1,000 communities across the U.S. will host free, fun-for-the-whole-family events that focus on the importance of play in children’s lives. Whether you are a naturalist who does children’s programming, a parent that heads-up a Family Nature Club, a recreation leader at a teen center, or a park ranger, KaBOOM! encourages you to host a Play Day in your community.
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State
National League of Cities – May 27, 2009
Charles Stresses Children and Nature at Texas Summit
By Michael Karpman
More than 40 Texas mayors, council members, city managers, and senior municipal staff convened recently for the Mayors’ Summit for Children and Families of North Texas. The event provided local officials with an opportunity to learn and share best practices from cities in Texas and communities throughout the nation. The Children & Nature Network’s Cheryl Charles addressed the group, emphasizing the importance of connecting children to nature and ensuring that they have adequate time outdoors.
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Regional Updates | State | Access | Campaign/Initiative | Leadership
Sierra Club Magazine – July 01, 2010
Xbox Detox: Brother Yusuf has a Message for Urban Teens
By Mark Frankel
C&NN Board Member and longtime youth leader Brother Yusuf Burgess brings urban youth to nature.
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International | Education
Children & Nature Awareness Month Segment on KARE 11
In recognition of Children & Nature Awareness Month, developmental psychologist Dr. Marti Erickson, host of Good Enough Moms? and one of the founders of the Children & Nature Network appeared on KARE 11 Sunrise to discuss the importance of getting our children off the couch and out the door. [+]
International | Access
Children & Nature Network Designates April Children & Nature Awareness Month
This month is the third annual Children & Nature Awareness Month, a call to action announced by the Children & Nature Network (C&NN). Groups and organizations – along with families, educators, health care professionals and others – across North America are creating special community events to get children and adults outdoors and into nature. [+]
International
Three National Leaders Join C&NN Board of Directors
C&NN announces the addition of three new members to the Board of Directors, Fran P. Mainella, Dr. Howard Frumkin, and Betsy Townsend, marking the fourth anniversary of the Children and Nature Network and the second annual C&NN Children & Nature Awareness Month in April.
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Allies | Education
OWLink Media – March 08, 2010
New and Expanded Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, 2nd Edition
Expanded material provides new methods of mentoring children in nature. The second edition is more comprehensive and features beautiful full color photographs, a comprehensive index, and color codes that link the principles and activities for easier navigation. Hailed by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, as “good medicine for nature-deficit disorder.” Visit www.naturementoring.com to learn more about the 2nd edition and take advantage of a limited-time offer.
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National
Sierra Club – February 18, 2010
Congressional Reception for Hispanics Living Green Book
By Nicholas Mukhar
A new book called Hispanics Living Green details the community- and family-based relationship between Hispanic culture and the earth through stories of people who have steered environmental action away from individualism. The book includes an organic farmer, Chris Velez, who has accepted the need of balance between conventional agriculture and organic farming, Sierra Club columnist Javier Sierra and Juan Martinez, C&NN Natural Leader Coordinator and others. A Congressional reception for the book will be held in Washington on March 17.
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