Children & Nature network
Together we can create a world where every child
can play, learn and grow
in nature.
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“The next wave of school reform is about to break,” according to The Washington Monthly’s special report, “The Next Big Test.” Reform will emanate from the…
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My family fled to the states as Romanian political refugees when I was nearly 3 years old. Starting over in the United States with no…
C&NN Grassroots Survey: Findings of the 2011 Questionnaire
Health Benefits to Children from Contact with the Outdoors and Nature
Children’s Contact with the Outdoors and Nature: a focus on Educators & Educational Settings
C&NN Research and Studies: Volume Five November 2011
C&NN Research and Studies: Volume One February 2007
C&NN Research and Studies: Volume Two June 2007
C&NN Research and Studies: Volume Three September 2008
C&NN Research and Studies: Volume Four September 2009
Children’s Nature Deficit: What We Know – and Don’t Know
C&NN Grassroots Survey: Findings of the 2009 Questionaire-
Second annual National Kids to Parks Day is May 19.
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Nearly half of kids biked or walked to school in 1969, a number that dropped to 13 percent by 2009.
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There are many ways to help kids get in touch with nature.
Let’s G.O. Reaches All 50 States!
Did You G.O.!
(Get Outside)
Tell Us What You Did!
[+] Post on Facebook
Cliff Kid’s 2nd annual Backyard Game of the Year CONTEST
Kids ages 6 -12
Get Outside and
enter your game
Together in Nature: Pathways to a Stronger, Closer Family![C&NN’s Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit [ENGLISH]](/uploads/NFN_TK.jpg)
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C&NN’s Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit [SPANISH]![C&NN’s Natural Leaders Network Tool Kit [ENGLISH]](/uploads/NLN_TK.jpg)
C&NN’s Natural Leaders Network Tool Kit [ENGLISH]![C&NN’s Natural Leaders Network Tool Kit [SPANISH]](/uploads/NLN_TK_SP.jpg)
C&NN’s Natural Leaders Network Tool Kit [SPANISH]
C&NN’s Grow Outside Tool Kit: Resources for Pediatricians
C&NN’s Let’s G.O.! (Get Outside) 2012 Tool Kit
C&NN’s Natural Service Network Tool Kit
C&NN’s Community Action Guide: Building the Children & Nature Movement from the Ground Up
C&NN’s Family Activities, Family Stories: Where Nature Meets Story
Recommended Reading
Last Child in the Woods & The Nature Principle
Last Child in the Woods introduces the concept of nature-deficit disorder, offering practical actions for families and communities. The Nature Principle extends the issue to adults and reports the restorative power of the natural world.
These and other books can be found on our Recommended Reading list.