Children & Nature network

By Stacy Bare
Huffington Post
March 06, 2013

Rue Mapp, Juan Martinez and others participate in Sierra Club discussion about ways to engage diverse cultures with nature. [+]

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By Barbara Balfour
Calgary Herald
February 27, 2013

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) links classroom study to the great outdoors. [+]

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By Libby Brooks
UK Guardian
February 19, 2013

Author finds insight into nature-deficit disorder by working on a city farm. [+]

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By NRPA
National Recreation and Park Association
March 04, 2013

Presented by Children in Nature Partnership of National Recreation and Park Association, National Association of State Park Directors, and National Park Service. [+]

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By Greg Toppo
USA Today
March 05, 2013

C&NN's Richard Louv calls for balance: "If we're going to have kids sitting in front of screens more, we have to make sure they also sit in front of streams more." [+]

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By OAK
Outdoors Alliance for Kids
December 31, 1969

McCarthy superb choice to lead the EPA, says C&NN's Cheryl Charles. [+]

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By Gretchen Reynolds
New York Times
February 21, 2013

Outdoor exercisers may work harder, report greater pleasure and self-esteem, and less stress and fatigue than indoor exercisers. [+]

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By Michelle Koidin Jaffee
My San Antonio
February 25, 2013

Richard Louv's book has helped ignite the grassroots and focus diverse groups on getting kids outdoors for health and well-being. [+]

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By Jeff Mays
News One
February 14, 2013

Outdoor enthusiast helps diverse communities enjoy nature as much as she does. [+]

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By Fox Cities Reads
Fox Cities Reads
February 21, 2013

WI public library program to feature author. Louv in person April 22-24. [+]

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By Rebecca Silver
Sierra Club Mission Outdoors
February 20, 2013

Feb. 27 event to feature Allison Chin, Rue Mapp, Juan Martinez, Audrey Peterman and others. [+]

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By Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition
Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition
February 21, 2013

Richard Louv: Sitting is the new smoking. Speaks at Houston Wilderness about "pandemic of inactivity" among children and adults. [+]

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By Melissa Pandika
Sierra Club
February 13, 2013

Association found between loss of trees and human death due to cardiovascular and lower respiratory disease. [+]

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By Michael Eads
Independent Mail
February 19, 2013

U.S. Play Coalition Co-Chair Fran Mainella notes decline in outdoor play among youth: "Play is not a waste of time." [+]

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By Motoko Rich
New York Times
February 19, 2013

More school districts are pushing physical education teachers to include reading, writing and arithmetic as well. [+]

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By Online PR News
Online PR News
February 10, 2013

Park extension and climbing forest is specifically aimed at children aged 8 to 10. [+]

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By Kurt Repanshek
National Parks Traveler
February 11, 2013

As National Park Service considers extending wi-fi and cellular service to parks, Richard Louv and others state need for wi-fi-free zones. [+]

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By Nathan Seppa
Science News
February 06, 2013

Too much time spent indoors may be behind a surge in nearsightedness. [+]

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By Roanoke Times
News Leader
February 03, 2013

Popular Roanoke, VA, family nature club has hosted more than 100 events. [+]

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By Richard Louv
Psychology Today
February 06, 2013

More natural environment can soften the blow of toxic stress in early childhood. [+]

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By Juliane Hiam
Disney Dads
February 06, 2013

Nature is "my oxygen, my religion", says co-founder of San Diego Family Adventures in Nature. [+]

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By OAK - Outdoors Alliance for Kids
OAK - Outdoors Alliance for Kids
February 06, 2013

Jewell named steadfast champion for connecting children with nature. [+]

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By Julie Pace
Huffington Post
February 06, 2013

REI President and CEO is a children and nature champion. [+]

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By The Lancet
The Lancet
July 19, 2012

Long-awaited study confirms inactivity as leading risk factor for disease among adults. [+]

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By Howard Blackson
Place Makers
January 21, 2013

Richard Louv to speak at the Congress for the New Urbanism on our need for and value of re-connecting with the outdoors. [+]

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The Healing Power of Nature

Growing body of studies shows how exposure to nature has profound effects on health and… [+]

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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… [+]

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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… [+]

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Georgia State Parks’ First-Time Camper Program Expands

Novice campers spend two nights in a campground, trying out gear from REI and The… [+]

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Nature’s Backpack Offers Outdoor Wilderness Club for Girls

Program founder hopes to foster confidence and self-awareness through outdoor skills. [+]

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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… [+]

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Enter the Come Alive Outside Conversation Contest

Contest promotes the idea that everybody wins when somebody goes outside. [+]

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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. [+]

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Nature Schools Gaining Popularity in N.H.

Nature-based elementary schools, nature preschools and forest kindergartens gaining in popularity across state. [+]

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