Press Release | National | Event

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. [+]

Local | National | Access

Tulsa World – July 17, 2011

An Outside Influence: Get Kids Unplugged and Outdoors

By Brandi Ball
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, along with U.S. Forest Service, is working to get kids out in nature. [+]

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Leadership

Newswire Today – July 18, 2011

C&NN’s Brother Yusuf Burgess to Receive 2011 Hidden Heroes Award

By Andrew Goodman Foundation
Award from Andrew Goodman Foundation honors "people who take personal responsibility for healing the world." [+]

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National | Campaign/Initiative

SRTS – July 07, 2011

National Safe Routes to School Program in Danger

By SRTS
Key lawmakers acting to end dedicated funding for bicycling and walking. [+]

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State | Access

Michigan DNR – June 23, 2011

Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Works to Ensure No Child Left Inside This Summer

By Michigan DNR
Michigan DNR promotes outdoor recreation at state parks and natural wonders. [+]

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National | Campaign/Initiative | Leadership

PRWeb – June 23, 2011

Outdoor Nation Kicks off Summer Youth Summits in New York

By PRWeb
Youth-led movement for the outdoors plans nationwide agenda to expand access, activity, appreciation. [+]

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• [>] Hear from Natural Leader Chris Alvarado about getting out at Outdoor Nation

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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