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Campaign/Initiative
National Wildlife Federation – February 02, 2011
National Wildlife Federation Announces Trees for the 21st Century Program
Educational program for children of all ages involves science and stewardship and seedlings. [+]
Commentary | National | Education | Legislation/Policy
USFWS Youth Ambassador Blog – January 31, 2011
Stimulus Dollars Help Environmental Education at USFWS Refuge
By Maryo0330, USFWS Youth Ambassador
North Florida youth ambassador credits stimulus funds and Last Child in Woods for helping environmental ed.
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Commentary | Health | Campaign/Initiative
Austin Statesman – December 02, 2010
Thinking Outside the Box is More Important than Ever
By Carter P. Smith, TX Parks and Wildlife
Texas groups do their part to get children out in nature
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State | Access
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – January 22, 2011
Advice from MN Children & Nature Connection: Bundle up and Get Outside
By Julie Pfitzinger
Kids and their parents need to get outside, says Chair of MN initiative.
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Education
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – January 12, 2011
“Nature of Learning” Environmental Ed Grants Available
Apply by April 1 for grant to use National Wildlife Refuges for outdoor learning. [+]
National | Health | Leadership
Partners Outdoors – February 15, 2011
C&NN Grassroots Leader Nancy Herron on Partners Outdoors 2011 Panel
Panel Covers Healthy People/Healthy Places: Building the Link [+]
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. [+]
Help Connect Children & Nature.
C&NN Web BadgesC&NN Synthesis of Research and Studies
[+] Introduction
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 1
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[+] Research & Studies Vol. 3
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 4
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.
Newsletter Archive
JAN 31 – News and Updates
JAN 12 – News and Updates
DEC 22 – News and Updates
DEC 6 – Ecology of Hope
NOV 22 – Natural Families News
NOV 10 – News and Updates
NOV 1 – 2011 Report Outs
OCT 6 – Natural Teachers News
SEPT 8 – APOCALYPSE NO
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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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