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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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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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Times Colonist – October 26, 2011
Cross-Canada Runner Wants Kids to Go Outside
By Jeff Bell
36-year-old runner raises awareness for getting kids away from screens and out in nature.
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SECTIONS | Allies | Commentary | CATEGORY 2
Iowa State University – October 12, 2011
Head Start Body Start Take it Outside Week Oct. 16-22
By Malisa
Week encourages early childhood professionals and families to make time outdoors an important part of young children’s daily lives.
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CATEGORY 2 | Leadership
Colorado Daily – October 12, 2011
Author to Speak at CU-Boulder about Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Katherine Nettles
C&NN Chair and author of The Nature Principle tackles the importance of getting kids out in nature.
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SECTIONS | Regional Updates | Local | CATEGORY 2
Albany Times Union – September 16, 2011
Serve Outside September (S.O.S.): Albany Students aid in NY Storm Cleanup
By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist
C&NN's Brother Yusuf Burgess leads Albany high school group in service after Hurricane Irene.
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Allies | Press Release | National | Education | Campaign/Initiative
NEEF – August 23, 2011
Students Head Back to School and Back to Nature
By NEEF
Students and teachers to discover local parks and earn service hours on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24.
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Allies | Press Release | National
NEEF – August 01, 2011
Volunteer on National Public Lands Day
By NEEF
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) joins forces with C&NN’s Natural Service Network to encourage young people to get outside and volunteer.
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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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Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit
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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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