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It’s time to reflect on the events of 2007 and take an inventory of our accomplishments, to build on what we know, and to move forward with expanded reach, new allies, and a growing commitment from every sector. To that end, C&NN has published two important papers: the C&NN movement report, documenting the accomplishments of so many over the past three years, and the C&NN Community Action Guide, outlining a process for moving communities from awareness to action.
We invite each of you to join us in 2008 – parents, grandparents, and extended-family members; developers, planners, and architects; health care professionals; educators; farmers and ranchers; conservationists; government; businesses; and more – as we move this issue ever closer to the tipping point for enduring cultural change.
– Board of Directors of the Children & Nature Network
Children & Nature Network Publications, Awards, and Upgrades
February 2008
C&NN Publishes Two New Resources
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 2008: A Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World
C&NN Community Action Guide: Building the Children & Nature Movement from the Ground Up
Children and Nature 2008 was developed to serve as a tool for those who care deeply about the importance of reconnecting children with nature. The report begins with a concise history of the children and nature movement and then makes the case for the many positive benefits to children when outdoor play is part of their everyday lives. Subsequent sections look at the direction of the movement and the barriers to it; the motivating interests and values of different categories of parents; ideas for the future of the movement; and the progress of the movement around the globe.
[>] download the movement report (2.2MB)
C&NN Community Action Guide is a hands-on tool for organizers in the field. It describes in detail an action-oriented process for designing and implementing initiatives to reconnect children and nature. Written especially for regional leaders, the guide covers each step toward success. The first section provides a road map for engaging a community. The next section shows organizers how to create a viable strategic plan. The final section covers the process of implementation. A sample timeline for groups to follow and information on working together and achieving consensus are also included.
[>] download the action guide (1.1MB)
 Audubon Award
On January 24, 2008, the National Audubon Society named Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and chairman of the Child & Nature Network, recipient of the prestigious Audubon Medal.
“Louv’s success in building public awareness and action to address nature-deficit disorder represents a vital contribution to both the future of our environment and the health of our children,” said Audubon President John Flicker.
"I'm deeply moved by the presentation of the Audubon Medal," said Louv, "especially for what it says about the emerging movement and the work that has been done for decades – long before my book came along – by countless volunteers, professionals, and organizations, including Audubon itself."
Established in 1947, the Audubon Medal has been bestowed on a wide array of influential environmentalists in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection. Past recipients include former President Jimmy Carter, author Rachel Carson, and biologist E.O. Wilson.
[+] read the press release
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New Look, New Logo
 The Children & Nature Network has a new logo and a redesigned website.
The logo features the "ampersand-leaf" graphic designed by award-winning design firm Natalie Kitamura Design. The C&NN website is now wider and easier to navigate. A new suite of Web 2.0 networking tools is planned for the spring.
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