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International | Campaign/Initiative

The Irish Times – August 17, 2010

Recently in Ireland: Wild Child Day

Recently in Ireland: Wild Child Day

By Sheila Wayman
Ireland's Wild Child Day drew children into the bogs and forests. [+]

Access | Health

UK Guardian – August 16, 2010

Why Our Children Need to Get Outside in Nature

Why Our Children Need to Get Outside in Nature

By Jon Henley
64% of British children play outside less than once a week and have little relationship with nature. [+]

Access | Built Environment

Denver Post – August 13, 2010

Reconnecting with Wonder at Gardens

Reconnecting with Wonder at Gardens

By Lisa Wirthman
Denver Botanic Gardens and others worldwide are re-evaluating their role in bringing children and nature back together. [+]

Health

New York Times – August 16, 2010

Your Brain on Computers: Studying the Brain off the Grid

Your Brain on Computers: Studying the Brain off the Grid

By Matt Richtel
Five neuroscientists get into nature to explore its effects on the brain. [+]

Local | Built Environment

Muskogee Phoenix – July 28, 2010

Last Child in the Woods is Inspiration for New Playspace

Last Child in the Woods is Inspiration for New Playspace

OK playground is transformed after its owners read "Last Child in the Woods". [+]

AP – July 30, 2010

Malia’s latest adventure is camp

Malia’s latest adventure is camp

By Jocelyn Noveck
Pres. Obama's daughter Malia is going to summer sleepaway camp. [+]

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Top Stories

Nature Essential for the Brain, Scientists Report

For the first time in history, the majority of the world’s people live in cities.… [+]

American Public Health Association features a front page article on the movement

The October Issue of The Nation’s Health, The official newspaper of the American Public Health… [+]

How children lost the right to roam in four generations

Report warns that the mental health of 21st-century children is at risk because they are… [+]

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says free and unstructured play is healthy and essential

This report offers guidelines on how pediatricians can advocate for children by helping families, school… [+] [PDF]

Kids Picking TV Over Trees

The Nature Conservancy-funded study reveals more evidence of a growing trend; children spending more time… [+]

We’re mapping the Children & Nature movement.

NEW - 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.

C&NN Publications

As part of our ongoing efforts to build the movement, the Children & Nature Network has published these new resources for leaders, organizers, and participants at the local, national, and international levels:
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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