http://www.cnaturenet.org/news/ Movement News & Commentary Copyright 2012 en Children and Nature Network http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ExpressionEngine v1.6.9 http://expressionengine.com/ 2012-02-03T19:52:50+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/natural_leader_tamara_poles_and_virginia_museum_of_natural_history_are_putt/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/natural_leader_tamara_poles_and_virginia_museum_of_natural_history_are_putt/ /uploads/tamarapng1.png Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative. Martinsville Bulletin 2012-02-03T19:52:50+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/childrens_books_increasingly_ignore_natural_world/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/childrens_books_increasingly_ignore_natural_world/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif 70-year survey of award-winning children’s picture books suggests increasing estrangement from the natural environment. SECTIONS, Feature, CATEGORY 1, Media & Culture Tom Jacobs 2012-02-03T14:49:41+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/track_trails_offer_nationwide_weapon_against_nature-deficit_disorder/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/track_trails_offer_nationwide_weapon_against_nature-deficit_disorder/ /uploads/KidPalatNewRiver.jpg New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, National, CATEGORY 1, Built Environment, CATEGORY 2, Leadership Randy Johnson 2012-02-02T03:45:19+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/applications_open_for_2012_togethergreen_fellowships_and_innovation_grants/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/applications_open_for_2012_togethergreen_fellowships_and_innovation_grants/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Audubon & Toyota seek to fund promising conservation leaders and community-based projects. SECTIONS, Press Release Audubon/Toyota 2012-02-02T03:29:39+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/no_child_left_ashore_movement_makes_waves/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/no_child_left_ashore_movement_makes_waves/ /uploads/dd-waterfront14__SFC0106046291.jpg SF Bay Area's Pegasus Project gets students out on the water, where transformations occur. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, Local, CATEGORY 1, Access Paul Oliva 2012-01-31T16:44:25+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/what_summer_camp_can_teach_us/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/what_summer_camp_can_teach_us/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Summer camp gives children meaningful advantages in college. SECTIONS, Commentary, CATEGORY 1, Access, CATEGORY 2, Leadership Steve Baskin 2012-01-31T16:25:11+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/play_england_calls_for_support_to_help_kids_play_outside/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/play_england_calls_for_support_to_help_kids_play_outside/ /uploads/play-england-community-action-for-play.gif Research shows that 21% of children play outdoors daily, compared to 71% during their parents' childhoods. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, International, CATEGORY 1, Access Play England 2012-01-31T15:40:32+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/turning_to_nature_after_returning_from_iraq/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/turning_to_nature_after_returning_from_iraq/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif We owe it to our service members and their families to preserve wild places, veteran says. CATEGORY 1, Health Stacy Bare 2012-01-29T04:03:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_importance_of_childs_play/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_importance_of_childs_play/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif In striving to make our kids safe and smart we have turned them into "bored blobs", author writes. SECTIONS, Commentary, Research & Studies, CATEGORY 1, Health Lenore Skenazy 2012-01-29T00:54:24+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_healing_place_for_children/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_healing_place_for_children/ /uploads/Washburn_Center_for_Children_interior.jpg C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is designed with nature. CATEGORY 1, Built Environment, Health Sarah McKenzie 2012-01-26T18:10:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/to_the_wild_yonder/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/to_the_wild_yonder/ /uploads/814743-angela-mollard.jpg With new research showing Australians less inclined to embrace adventure, author plunges into wilderness trek. SECTIONS, Commentary Angela Mollard 2012-01-25T23:20:38+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/national_kids_to_parks_day_set_for_may_19/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/national_kids_to_parks_day_set_for_may_19/ /uploads/Proud_Partner_Logo_with_Date.jpg Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. SECTIONS, Press Release, Regional Updates, National, CATEGORY 1, Access, CATEGORY 2, Leadership National Park Trust 2012-01-25T23:09:09+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_healing_effects_of_nature_on_children/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_healing_effects_of_nature_on_children/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Children growing up today are deprived of the many healing elements found within nature. SECTIONS, Research & Studies, CATEGORY 1, Health Kelley Ward 2012-01-24T16:38:11+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/chevy_chase_md_preschool_encourages_learning_outside_the_box/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/chevy_chase_md_preschool_encourages_learning_outside_the_box/ /uploads/791611f068add97f0dff51e277a6378b.jpg Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. CATEGORY 1, Access, Education April Witt 2012-01-24T15:25:33+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/study_preschoolers_need_to_get_a_move_on/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/study_preschoolers_need_to_get_a_move_on/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. SECTIONS, Research & Studies, CATEGORY 1, Health Nanci Hellmich 2012-01-24T00:44:43+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/did_time_stand_still_for_you_u_of_a_researcher_studies_memorable_moments_in/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/did_time_stand_still_for_you_u_of_a_researcher_studies_memorable_moments_in/ /uploads/5936759.jpg Canadian researcher studies memorable moments in nature. SECTIONS, Research & Studies Andrea Sands 2012-01-19T20:30:56+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/no_child_left_inside_at_michigans_outdoor_discovery_center/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/no_child_left_inside_at_michigans_outdoor_discovery_center/ /uploads/g12c000000000000000072094b50d72a9462b42c2522da2a7e190a6bef9.jpg Kellogg Foundation grant helps students, teachers and families reconnect to nature. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, Local, CATEGORY 1, Access, CATEGORY 2, Campaign/Initiative Holland Sentinel Staff 2012-01-19T15:40:46+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_deficit_disorder_in_pakistan/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_deficit_disorder_in_pakistan/ /uploads/2012_1_12-2012_1_12_6_16_7-300x200.jpg Children in Pakistan are isolated from the simple pleasures of exploring nature. SECTIONS, Commentary, Regional Updates, International, CATEGORY 1, Access Naveed A. Bari 2012-01-17T17:54:47+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/lnci_northwest_oh_helps_kids_combat_nature-deficit_disorder/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/lnci_northwest_oh_helps_kids_combat_nature-deficit_disorder/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Leave No Child Inside NW Ohio gets children, adults into nature. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, Local, CATEGORY 2, Campaign/Initiative Vicki Johnson 2012-01-17T17:36:21+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/program_makes_for_happy_campers/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/program_makes_for_happy_campers/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Texas Parks and Wildlife's Outdoor Family Program helps get people out in nature. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, State, CATEGORY 1, Access Michelle Koidin Jaffee 2012-01-13T22:54:16+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_in_chinas_urban_jungle_are_reconnecting_with_nature/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_in_chinas_urban_jungle_are_reconnecting_with_nature/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif Efforts are being made to reverse China's increase in Nature-Deficit Disorder. SECTIONS, Regional Updates, International, CATEGORY 1, Access Liu Xinyan 2012-01-12T16:37:58+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/cnn_releases_updated_edition_of_together_in_nature_pathways_to_a_stronger_c/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/cnn_releases_updated_edition_of_together_in_nature_pathways_to_a_stronger_c/ /uploads/ATTACH_sq.png New research on nature-based experiences as a rich opportunity for family bonding. SECTIONS, Press Release, Research & Studies C&NN 2012-01-11T19:06:52+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/announcing_two_new_research-based_resources/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/announcing_two_new_research-based_resources/ /uploads/logo-widget.gif C&NN updates two popular publications, linking children's outdoor contact with education and health benefits. SECTIONS, Press Release, Research & Studies, CATEGORY 1, Education, Health C&NN 2012-01-11T19:02:05+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/rei_foundation_funds_initiative_to_get_more_kids_outside/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/rei_foundation_funds_initiative_to_get_more_kids_outside/ /uploads/7447445869475976346.jpg REI Foundation partnering with nonprofit programs to encourage more hands-on outdoor exploration. CATEGORY 2, Leadership Bethany H. 2012-01-11T16:41:25+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/summer_camp_provides_many_benefits/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/summer_camp_provides_many_benefits/ /uploads/VT-EG-Benefits-232x3002.jpg Many important life skills can be gained over the summer, new research shows. SECTIONS, Research & Studies, CATEGORY 1, Access Vaughan Today 2012-01-10T19:29:06+00:00