C&NN News Archive
The C&NN news archive offers access to the latest media coverage of the children and nature movement. This ever-expanding archive connects leaders and organizers, parents, youth, civic leaders, educators and health-care providers to a growing body of articles dating back to 2007. For a comprehensive C&NN database search, use the advanced search feature to scan news center articles, C&NN's annotated research bibliographies, and the C&NN blog.OH Leave No Child Inside Movement Focuses on Getting Kids Back to Nature
By Anna Jeffries
Marion Star
April 29, 2012
80-member Leave No Child Inside Central Ohio collaborative works to educate families about the importance of time in nature. [+]
Nature’s Classroom: Hundreds Reconnect with Nature at Ecology School on VA’s Presquile Island
By L Fausz
Village News Online
April 17, 2013
New island school is joint venture between James River Association (JRA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [+]
Georgia State Parks’ First-Time Camper Program Expands
By Tony Potts
Coosa Valley News
April 22, 2013
Novice campers spend two nights in a campground, trying out gear from REI and The North Face and getting a Camping 101 lesson. [+]
Nature’s Backpack Offers Outdoor Wilderness Club for Girls
By RobinR
Oakville.com
April 10, 2013
Program founder hopes to foster confidence and self-awareness through outdoor skills. [+]
Join the David Suzuki Foundation’s 30×30 Nature Challenge
By David Suzuki Foundation
David Suzuki Foundation
May 01, 2013
Suzuki Foundation is challenging Canadians to commit to spend 30 minutes in nature each day for 30 days in May. [+]
Enter the Come Alive Outside Conversation Contest
By Come Alive Outside
Come Alive Outside
May 01, 2013
Contest promotes the idea that everybody wins when somebody goes outside. [+]
Houston Wilderness and C&NN: Our Kids Need Time Outside
By Richard Louv, Richard Torres
Houston Chronicle
April 13, 2013
Nature-based exercise especially effective at fighting "pandemic of inactivity" that is public health problem. [+]
Nature Schools Gaining Popularity in N.H.
By Melanie Plenda
New Hampshire News
April 11, 2013
Nature-based elementary schools, nature preschools and forest kindergartens gaining in popularity across state. [+]
National Park Trust’s Buddy Bison says, “Ready, Set, Play…May 18 is National Kids to Parks Day”
By National Park Trust
National Park Trust
May 02, 2013
C&NN among national partners for Kids to Parks Day. [+]
The “Soft Fascination” of Nature
By Rich Dolesh
Parks & Recreation Magazine
April 01, 2013
Research proves the calming effect of nature on the brain. [+]
Finding New Ways for Our Kids to Connect with Nature
By Katrina Onstad
The Globe and Mail
May 02, 2013
Canada's Child and Nature Alliance and others working to stem nature-deficit disorder see increase in interest. [+]
May is International Schoolgrounds Month
By International Schoolgrounds Alliance
International Schoolgrounds Alliance
April 22, 2013
Schools around the world urged to take their students outside and celebrate their grounds. [+]
Natural Leader Kristen Schulte Helps Elementary Students Plan Let’s G.O.! Earth Day Event
By Eve Newman
Laramie Boomerang
April 05, 2013
Schulte is developing curriculum for Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps, in an effort to get more young people outside. [+]
How Nature Resets our Minds and Bodies
By Adam Alter
The Atlantic
March 29, 2013
Research demonstrates that natural environments refocus our attention, lessening stress and hastening healing. [+]
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus Keeps Kids Learning
By Joe Kavanaugh
Rapid City Journal
March 28, 2013
Full time naturalists in community program serve children ages 5-12. [+]
Children Unplug for National Screen Free Week April 29-May 5
By Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood
Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood
April 25, 2013
Children around the U.S. "turn off screens and turn on life". [+]
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Education Programs Announce 2013 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows
By National Geographic
National Geographic
April 09, 2013
Program to send 14 educators to explore the arctic as outdoor classroom for professional development. [+]
Generation Peace
By Suna Senman
Huffington Post
April 25, 2013
Children today are disconnected from nature and community. [+]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis Celebrate National Park Week with Students
By U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
April 23, 2013
Stakeholders convene to explore public-private partnerships to better connect youth and families to the great outdoors. [+]
Lessons Found in the Mud
By Ginia Bellafonte
New York Times
March 29, 2013
New York City's Brooklyn Forest offers nature-based preschool. [+]
Canada’s Dr. Paula Stewart: More Vitamin N (Nature) Can Be a Good Thing
By Tara Gesner
EMC LIfestyle
March 28, 2013
Nature makes us happier, smarter and healthier, says Stewart. [+]
The Politics of Play
By Jay Griffiths
Orion Magazine
March 01, 2013
Seeking adventure in a risk-averse society. [+]
Celebrating Our Military Families in North Carolina
By Mission Outdoors Blog
Sierra Club MIssion Outdoors
April 16, 2013
Sierra Club Celebration of the Military Child Outdoors gets families outside in N. Carolina. [+]
Spring Is Here and It’s Time to G.O.!
By Ali Kelley
Let's Move
April 15, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Blog urges everyone to enjoy Let's G.O.! (Get Outside) Month. [+]
Sally Jewell Gets to Work as Secretary of the Interior
By U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
April 15, 2013
Jewell spends first day on the job greeting career employees, holding in-depth briefings. [+]
OH Leave No Child Inside Movement Focuses on Getting Kids Back to Nature
80-member Leave No Child Inside Central Ohio collaborative works to educate families about the importance… [+]
Nature’s Classroom: Hundreds Reconnect with Nature at Ecology School on VA’s Presquile Island
New island school is joint venture between James River Association (JRA) and U.S. Fish and… [+]
Georgia State Parks’ First-Time Camper Program Expands
Novice campers spend two nights in a campground, trying out gear from REI and The… [+]
Nature’s Backpack Offers Outdoor Wilderness Club for Girls
Program founder hopes to foster confidence and self-awareness through outdoor skills. [+]
Join the David Suzuki Foundation’s 30×30 Nature Challenge
Suzuki Foundation is challenging Canadians to commit to spend 30 minutes in nature each day… [+]
Enter the Come Alive Outside Conversation Contest
Contest promotes the idea that everybody wins when somebody goes outside. [+]
Houston Wilderness and C&NN: Our Kids Need Time Outside
Nature-based exercise especially effective at fighting "pandemic of inactivity" that is public health problem. [+]
Nature Schools Gaining Popularity in N.H.
Nature-based elementary schools, nature preschools and forest kindergartens gaining in popularity across state. [+]
National Park Trust’s Buddy Bison says, “Ready, Set, Play…May 18 is National Kids to Parks Day”
C&NN among national partners for Kids to Parks Day. [+]
C&NN Synthesis of Research and Studies
[+] Introduction
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 1
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 2
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 3
[+] Research & Studies Vol. 4
NEW [+] Research & Studies Vol. 5
Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit

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Newsletter Archive
MAY 16 – Grand Ideas
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MAR 29 – Natural Teachers News
MAR 21 – Natural Families News
FEB 14 – News and Commentary
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JAN 10 – News and Commentary
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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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