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The West Australian – November 09, 2011

City Kids ‘Missing Out on Nature’

By Daniel Mercer
Western Australia scientist warns about growing disconnect between city children and nature. [+]

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CATEGORY 1 | Health

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada – November 07, 2011

Canada Heart and Stroke Foundation Releases Healthy Communities Toolkit

By Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Kit designed to help communities support physical activity through active, healthy community design. [+]

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CATEGORY 1

Argus-Press – October 22, 2011

DeVries, MI, Announces Plans for Natural Playscape

By Sally York
Nature Playscape designed to give kids the freedom to explore, learn and create in nature.
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CATEGORY 1 | Health

NWF Wildlife Promise – October 14, 2011

VA Dad Ordered to Remove Front-Yard Treehouse

By Mary Burnette
Children's health should trump zoning laws, according to author. [+]

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SECTIONS | Commentary | CATEGORY 1 | Access

Real Clear Markets – October 24, 2011

Investing In America’s Families, Communities and Economy

By Arthur Blank
At a time when many youth face health risks and other challenges, parks can contribute to a healthy future. [+]

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SECTIONS | Commentary | CATEGORY 1 | Media & Culture

The Australian – October 22, 2011

Playing by the Rules Makes Prisoners of Children

By Cassandra Wilkinson
Author cites growing desire among Australian parents to revive exciting, fun and adventurous childhoods. [+]

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Natural Leader Tamara Poles and Virginia Museum of Natural History are Putting People Back in Touch with Nature

Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative. [+]

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TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder

New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. [+]

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Applications Open for 2012 TogetherGreen Fellowships and Innovation Grants

Audubon & Toyota seek to fund promising conservation leaders and community-based projects. [+]

“No Child Left Ashore” Movement Makes Waves

SF Bay Area's Pegasus Project gets students out on the water, where transformations occur. [+]

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Play England Calls for Support to Help Kids Play Outside

Research shows that 21% of children play outdoors daily, compared to 71% during their parents'… [+]

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A Healing Place for Children

C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is… [+]

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National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19

Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. [+]

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Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box

Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. [+]

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Study: Preschoolers Need to Get a Move On

Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. [+]

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