http://www.cnaturenet.org/news/ Movement News & Commentary Copyright 2010 en Children and Nature Network http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ExpressionEngine v1.6.9 http://expressionengine.com/ 2010-07-28T16:48:41+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_and_nature_initiative_aims_to_reduce_youth_obesity_disease/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_and_nature_initiative_aims_to_reduce_youth_obesity_disease/ Natl. Environmental Ed. Foundation launches initiative to improve children’s health: Drs. to “prescribe” outdoor activity. Allies, Health 2010-07-28T15:48:41+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_summer_school_that_might_have_pleased_paul_bunyan/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_summer_school_that_might_have_pleased_paul_bunyan/ Paul Smith’s College, in NY's Adirondack Mountains, offers a summer college-credit program in traditional lumberjack skills and sports. Feature, Education Lisa W. Foderaro 2010-07-27T14:52:37+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/attack_of_the_giant_hogweed_hogwash/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/attack_of_the_giant_hogweed_hogwash/ Dramatic stories about run-ins with this plant’s toxic sap have parents running scared, but all that’s needed is a little common sense. International, Health Tralee Pearce 2010-07-27T13:27:55+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ Senior government officials are hosting listening sessions in a range of locations around the U.S. On April 16, 2010, President Obama established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century. The President understands that efforts for protecting and restoring lands and waters, and reconnecting people to the outdoors, must be community driven. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-26T18:49:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/ago_listening_session_in_philadelphia_july_27_to_focus_on_historic_preserva/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/ago_listening_session_in_philadelphia_july_27_to_focus_on_historic_preserva/ Opportunities continue to join the conversation about America's Great Outdoors, Also in San Francisco July 23. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-19T17:08:40+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/new_youth_public_listening_session_on_americas_great_outdoors_in_san_franci/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/new_youth_public_listening_session_on_americas_great_outdoors_in_san_franci/ People ages 16-25 are invited to join the conversation about America's Great Outdoors. Next: Phila. 7/27. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-18T17:21:15+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/biologist_and_get_outdoors_florida_chair_named_conservation_leader_of_the_y/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/biologist_and_get_outdoors_florida_chair_named_conservation_leader_of_the_y/ Fisheries biologist and Get Outdoors Florida leader Bob Wattendorf received the FL Wildlife Federation's "Conservation Educator of the Year". Allies, State, Campaign/Initiative 2010-07-15T17:18:24+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/fresh-air_fun_still_possible_with_push/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/fresh-air_fun_still_possible_with_push/ Most parents say they want their children to spend more time in nature, yet face some challenges getting them there. Some ideas to overcome them. Feature, Access Melissa Rayworth 2010-07-14T15:07:27+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/pub/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/pub/ Senior government officials are hosting listening sessions in a range of locations around the U.S. On April 16, 2010, President Obama established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century. The President understands that efforts for protecting and restoring lands and waters, and reconnecting people to the outdoors, must be community driven. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-09T16:56:58+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_sculptor_zach_pine_on_connecting_people_to_nature_community_and_them/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_sculptor_zach_pine_on_connecting_people_to_nature_community_and_them/ C&NN Associate Zach Pine, a longtime creator of abstract sculptures in nature, discusses his work and its capacity for healing. Allies, Feature, Health Mary Daniel Hobson 2010-07-08T21:01:22+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/turn_your_backyard_into_a_discovery_zone/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/turn_your_backyard_into_a_discovery_zone/ Simple tips for creating a backyard discovery zone for exploration, nature awareness and unstructured play. Access Kellie Gormly 2010-07-08T17:20:38+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_young_persons_connection_to_nature/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_young_persons_connection_to_nature/ 14-year-old Natural Leader Karen de Leon discovers the joys in nature and encourages other young people to do the same. Commentary, Feature, Campaign/Initiative Karen de Leon 2010-07-05T14:53:05+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/outdoors_alliance_for_kids_makes_recommendations_seeks_public_input/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/outdoors_alliance_for_kids_makes_recommendations_seeks_public_input/ Listening Sessions hosted by U.S. Depts. of Interior, Agriculture to be held around the country this summer. Allies, National, Health, Campaign/Initiative 2010-07-02T14:27:01+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/helping_kids_to_play_outdoors/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/helping_kids_to_play_outdoors/ Scotland's Children & Nature movement is gaining support from government, parents and schools. International, Access, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy Vicki Allan 2010-06-30T02:36:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/connect_with_nature_the_local_way/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/connect_with_nature_the_local_way/ Nature Explore outdoor classrooms, now in 16 states, help connect children to natural world. National, Education 2010-06-28T14:47:47+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/20_million_federal_grant_initiative_designed_to_help_disadvantaged_youth_pr/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/20_million_federal_grant_initiative_designed_to_help_disadvantaged_youth_pr/ US Departments of Labor, Interior and Agriculture jointly announce new federal partnership to provide support for youth to work in the great outdoors Press Release, Legislation/Policy 2010-06-23T17:22:04+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/cnn_releases_two_major_national_studies_benchmarks_for_the_movement/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/cnn_releases_two_major_national_studies_benchmarks_for_the_movement/ June is the nation’s Great Outdoors month, proclaimed by the President of the United States and all 50 state governors. The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) is among those organizations celebrating and supporting Great Outdoors month. C&NN has chosen the occasion to announce the release of two major studies it commissioned with funding support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Research & Studies, Health, Media & Culture 2010-06-23T16:18:44+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/notice_of_a_public_listening_session_on_the_presidents_americas_great_outdo/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/notice_of_a_public_listening_session_on_the_presidents_americas_great_outdo/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Defense host the second a series of public listening session's on conservation, recreation, and reconnecting people to the outdoors in Los Angeles. Other cities in the series include D.C., Seattle, Annapolis, and Charleston. Press Release, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-06-23T16:03:02+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/can_playing_in_the_dirt_make_you_smarter/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/can_playing_in_the_dirt_make_you_smarter/ New research reveals that bacteria in the soil not only lowers depression and anxiety but can also increase learning. Research & Studies, Health Linda Buzzell 2010-06-22T14:30:54+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/xbox_detox_brother_yusuf_has_a_message_for_urban_teens/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/xbox_detox_brother_yusuf_has_a_message_for_urban_teens/ C&NN Board Member and longtime youth leader Brother Yusuf Burgess brings urban youth to nature. Regional Updates, State, Access, Campaign/Initiative, Event, Leadership Mark Frankel 2010-06-21T14:43:09+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nps_kicks_off_lets_move_outside_junior_ranger_program_in_20_parks/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nps_kicks_off_lets_move_outside_junior_ranger_program_in_20_parks/ The National Park Service kicks off "Let’s Move Outside" Junior Ranger program in 20 parks as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Let's Move Outdoors" campaign to end childhood obesity within a generation. Allies, National, Health, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-06-17T21:08:25+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/natural_leaders_at_outdoor_nation_youth_summit_in_nyc_june_19-20/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/natural_leaders_at_outdoor_nation_youth_summit_in_nyc_june_19-20/ C&NN Natural Leaders will be at the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival June 19 & 20 in New York's Central Park. Allies, National, Campaign/Initiative, Leadership 2010-06-14T02:39:01+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/congress_for_new_urbanism_links_urban_design_and_public_health/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/congress_for_new_urbanism_links_urban_design_and_public_health/ C&NN's Howard Frumkin and other presenters at the 18th national conference of the Congress for the New Urbanism cited data showing an association between development patterns, transportation patterns, and public health. Research & Studies, Built Environment, Health Katherine Gregor 2010-06-14T02:24:08+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/montana_offers_no_child_left_inside_license_plates/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/montana_offers_no_child_left_inside_license_plates/ Sales from custom Montana license plates will help MT organizations dedicated to getting children into nature. Allies, Regional Updates, State, Campaign/Initiative Jayme Fraser 2010-06-11T23:41:48+00:00