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Children & Nature Network - March 21, 2010


The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working worldwide to reconnect children with nature. C&NN provides access to the latest news and research in the field and a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.

Despite Competition, Camps More Popular Now

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Attendance at camps across America isn't shrinking, despite studies showing that the average young person now spends nearly eight hours a day plugged into some sort of electronic media. In fact, attendance at camps nationwide has grown by an average of one to three percent per year over the past several years.
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New and Expanded Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, 2nd Edition

New and Expanded Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, 2nd Edition

Expanded material provides new methods of mentoring children in nature. The second edition is more comprehensive and features beautiful full color photographs, a comprehensive index, and color codes that link the principles and activities for easier navigation. Hailed by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, as “good medicine for nature-deficit disorder.” Visit www.naturementoring.com to learn more about the 2nd edition and take advantage of a limited-time offer. [+]

Media & Culture

James Cameron: We All Suffer from Nature-Deficit Disorder

At a recent benefit for the Natural Resources Defense Council, director James Cameron talked about trying to change people's perceptions about the natural world though the blockbuster Avatar. Cameron described himself as a "nature geek" and told the audience at the fundraiser that we all suffer from nature-deficit disorder. [+]

Education

Florida Wants Network of Youth Conservation Centers

Members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would like to establish a statewide network of conservation centers that will provide opportunities for young people to participate in outdoor activities and strengthen their connections with and support for fish and wildlife conservation. As one commissioner put it, "We hope to create the next generation of outdoor recreation enthusiasts and conservationists who will continue the work of protecting our wildlife and natural habitats." [+]

Education

Environmental Charter School to Open in Rhode Island

Inspired by Richard Louv's Last Child in the Woods, educators in Rhode Island are creating a new charter high school open to students from across the state. The curriculum at the Greene School will focus on environmental research in a real-world setting while still meeting or exceeding all of the state education requirements, as well as standard college admission requirements. [+]

Health

New UK Report Details Ten Priorities for Action

There's growing evidence that contact with nature and the physical activity related to this contact affect not only children's well-being in the present but also their health in later life. To encourage more such contact, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Environment and Society at the University of Essex in England has released "Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways," a report that describes ten priorities for policy action to improve the well-being of both children and adults. [+]

Recent News

Celebrate National Wildlife Week Starting March 15

The theme of this year's National Wildlife Week is Be Out There at Home, School,… [+]

Classes Introduce Families to the Joys of Camping

While many families recognize the benefits of outdoor time, especially for children, the prospect of… [+]

New Study Finds Young People Mixed on Climate Change

A new survey finds young adults to be less concerned about and preoccupied with global… [+]

Congressional Reception for Hispanics Living Green Book

A new book called Hispanics Living Green details the community- and family-based relationship between Hispanic… [+]

Higher Park Fees a Threat to Connecticut NCLI Program

Supporters and activists involved with the Connecticut state park system are rallying to protest fee… [+]

Summer Camp and Connecting Kids with Nature

The latest issue of Canada Camps for Parents, an annual guide to the country's summer… [+]

NWF Releases State Policy Solutions Guide

From the issuing of special proclamations to the training of teachers in environmental science, there… [+]

North Texas Parks to Offer Camping Classes

Five state parks in north Texas will host Texas Outdoor Family workshops this spring to… [+]

British Study Attributes Nature Disconnect to Parents’ Fears

British researchers have found that parents tend to limit family excursions to the countryside because… [+]

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Last Child in the Woods: Second Edition

BookIncludes updated research, a progress report on the movement and an all new "Field Guide" with 100 practical actions we can take and 35 discussion points for book groups, classrooms, and communities.
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Field Notes from the Future

louv Read C&NN's Field Notes from the Future featuring recent writings and selected articles by author and C&NN Chairman Richard Louv.

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NEEDED: A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN, NATURE AND THE LAW

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C&NN Publications

As part of our ongoing efforts to build the movement, the Children & Nature Network has published two 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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