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– September 27, 2010
Cheryl Charles to Keynote “Connecting Children & Nature” Conference
C&NN's Cheryl Charles to deliver keynote at Connecting Children with Nature Conference in MN 9/29. See videos of other speakers. [+]
Allies | Press Release | Campaign/Initiative
– September 24, 2010
San Diego Families to Enjoy Nature Rocks Day with Richard Louv 9/25
Nature Rocks and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to Host Fun Family Day [+] [PDF]
National | Campaign/Initiative
– September 10, 2010
Take a Child Outside Week is 9/24-30
Take A Child Outside Week helps break down obstacles that keep children from discovering the natural world. [+]
Allies | National | Campaign/Initiative
– September 10, 2010
National Public Lands Day is Sat. 9/25
National Public Lands Day 2010 celebrates service, recreation and education on public lands. [+]
Press Release
– September 20, 2010
Richard Louv to Give Keynote at American Academy of Pediatrics Conference 10/2
Richard Louv is scheduled to give a keynote speech on Nature Deficit Disorder at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference Oct. 2. [+]
Allies | State | National | Campaign/Initiative
– September 16, 2010
Get Off the Couch: Head Outside and Explore Nature
By Rachel M. Collins
NH Children & Nature Coalition to Host Conference, "Get Out and Play! Weekend"
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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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