Press Release | Media & Culture

– March 07, 2011

John Muir in the New World Premieres April 18 on PBS in Celebration of Earth Day

By American Masters
Documentary explores the life of preservationist, naturalist, author, explorer, activist, scientist, and farmer, John Muir, Sierra Club founder and pioneering environmentalist. [+] [PDF]

Allies | Leadership

The Baltimore Sun – January 15, 2011

Parents, Teachers and Children Learn the Importance of Bond with Nature

By Frederick N. Rasmussen
Many attend Parks & People Foundation's Baltimore Children and Nature Conference. [+]

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Feature | Access

U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System – January 03, 2011

A Bird Count Just for Kids

Popular Winter bird counts increasingly available to kids. [+]

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Feature

CentralJersey.com – December 17, 2010

NJ School Raises $15,000 at Annual First Child in the Woods Walk-A-Thon

By Cathy Byers
Event Named for Last Child in the Woods and efforts to reconnect children to nature. [+]

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Commentary | Health

American Academy of Pediatrics – October 02, 2010

AAP Conference Attendees Inspired by Richard Louv’s 2010 Keynote

These interviews were taken on October 2nd, 2010 following Richard Louv’s plenary keynote address at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. Attendees included pediatric health care professionals and pediatricians. Over 400 attendees lined up to meet Richard Louv and receive signed copies of his book, Last Child in the Woods, Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. [+]

International | Campaign/Initiative

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 [+]

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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. [+]

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TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder

New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. [+]

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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. [+]

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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'… [+]

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A Healing Place for Children

C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is… [+]

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National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19

Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. [+]

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Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box

Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. [+]

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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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