Children & Nature network
Together we can create a world where every child
can play, learn and grow
in nature.
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Every child needs nature. Not just the ones with parents who appreciate nature. Not only those of a certain economic class or culture or set of abilities. Every child. If a child never sees the stars, never has meaningful encounters…
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A walk in the woods, climbing a tree or patiently watching a fish rise to a dry fly will not solve everything, but it could…
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Naturalists asks: Would funds being invested in iPads be better spent on teacher recruitment and training?
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Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative.
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70-year survey of award-winning children’s picture books suggests increasing estrangement from the natural environment.
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.