http://www.cnaturenet.org/news/ Movement News & Commentary Copyright 2010 en Children and Nature Network http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ExpressionEngine v1.6.9 http://expressionengine.com/ 2010-09-02T18:33:50+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/comment_vote_online_participate_in_americas_great_outdoors_conversation/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/comment_vote_online_participate_in_americas_great_outdoors_conversation/ Voting tool helps everyone join conversation on America's Great Outdoors. Report to go to Pres. Obama. Allies, National, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-09-02T17:33:50+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/kids_need_nature_idita-nature/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/kids_need_nature_idita-nature/ C&NN member Carmen Field highlights campaigns and programs to reconnect children with nature, including Idita-Nature. Photo: Martin Renner. Allies, Health, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy Carmen Field 2010-09-02T16:17:02+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/smokies_doing_its_part_to_advance_great_outdoors_initiative/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/smokies_doing_its_part_to_advance_great_outdoors_initiative/ Great Smoky Mountains National Park part of conversation on engaging people in America's Great Outdoors Allies, Local, Campaign/Initiative Morgan Simmons 2010-08-30T18:58:00+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/recently_in_ireland_wild_child_day/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/recently_in_ireland_wild_child_day/ Ireland's Wild Child Day drew children into the bogs and forests. Feature, International, Campaign/Initiative Sheila Wayman 2010-08-30T18:41:40+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/madison_childrens_museum_tickled_pink_about_being_green/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/madison_childrens_museum_tickled_pink_about_being_green/ New Madison Children's Museum features rooftop garden, other nature play in urban setting. Access, Built Environment Jackie Johnson 2010-08-27T16:39:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/why_our_children_need_to_get_outside_in_nature/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/why_our_children_need_to_get_outside_in_nature/ 64% of British children play outside less than once a week and have little relationship with nature. Feature, Access, Health Jon Henley 2010-08-24T17:06:00+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/last_child_on_the_couch_how_10_grassroots_innovators_are_helping_kids_get_a/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/last_child_on_the_couch_how_10_grassroots_innovators_are_helping_kids_get_a/ Leaders from C&NN and other groups provide inspiration and map for getting kids into nature Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Resource Jason Stevenson 2010-08-23T16:13:19+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/national_park_service_is_hiring_hundreds_of_jobs_to_open_in_next_5_years/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/national_park_service_is_hiring_hundreds_of_jobs_to_open_in_next_5_years/ The NPS is aggressively recruiting college students for positions that could lead to full-time jobs. Legislation/Policy Aaron Smith 2010-08-20T15:49:48+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/chicago_listening_session_8_31_health_the_great_outdoors/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/chicago_listening_session_8_31_health_the_great_outdoors/ August 31 Listening Session on Health and the Great Outdoors will be held at Northwestern U School of Law in Chicago. Health, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-08-19T19:14:40+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/reconnecting_with_wonder_at_gardens/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/reconnecting_with_wonder_at_gardens/ Denver Botanic Gardens and others worldwide are re-evaluating their role in bringing children and nature back together. Feature, Access, Built Environment Lisa Wirthman 2010-08-19T14:19:13+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/walking_to_school_reduces_stress_--_with_positive_effects_on_cardiovascular/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/walking_to_school_reduces_stress_--_with_positive_effects_on_cardiovascular/ Recent research confirms that outdoor exercise improves fitness and has long-lasting health and relaxation benefits. Health Brent Hugh 2010-08-18T16:17:17+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_whole_child_prescription_to_play/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/the_whole_child_prescription_to_play/ Research affirms the benefits of going out to play. Research & Studies, Health Dr. Lawrence Rosen 2010-08-18T12:12:29+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ Senior government officials are hosting listening sessions in a range of locations around the U.S. On April 16, 2010, President Obama established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century. The President understands that efforts for protecting and restoring lands and waters, and reconnecting people to the outdoors, must be community driven. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-08-17T18:31:49+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/your_brain_on_computers_studying_the_brain_off_the_grid/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/your_brain_on_computers_studying_the_brain_off_the_grid/ Five neuroscientists get into nature to explore its effects on the brain. Feature, Health Matt Richtel 2010-08-16T15:47:46+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_deficit_disorder_inspires_wild_kids_cornwall_club/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_deficit_disorder_inspires_wild_kids_cornwall_club/ UK's Bosinver Farm Cottages inspired by Nature Deficit Issue to launch nature club. Press Release, Regional Updates, International 2010-08-05T13:20:35+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/last_child_in_the_woods_is_inspiration_for_new_playspace1/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/last_child_in_the_woods_is_inspiration_for_new_playspace1/ OK playground is transformed after its owners read "Last Child in the Woods". Feature, Local, Built Environment 2010-08-04T14:00:30+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/forum_urbanized_world_developing_nature_deficit_disorder/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/forum_urbanized_world_developing_nature_deficit_disorder/ Aspen Environmental Forum addresses Nature Deficit Disorder causes and remedies. Built Environment, Health Scott Condon 2010-08-03T03:24:15+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/americas_great_outdoors_in_new_mexico/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/americas_great_outdoors_in_new_mexico/ Read a report from the NM Listening Session featuring youth. Allies, Legislation/Policy Don Boyd 2010-08-02T13:26:09+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/malias_latest_adventure_is_camp/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/malias_latest_adventure_is_camp/ Pres. Obama's daughter Malia is going to summer sleepaway camp. Feature Jocelyn Noveck 2010-07-31T13:43:04+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_and_nature_initiative_aims_to_reduce_youth_obesity_disease/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/children_and_nature_initiative_aims_to_reduce_youth_obesity_disease/ Natl. Environmental Ed. Foundation launches initiative to improve children’s health: Drs. to “prescribe” outdoor activity. Allies, Health 2010-07-28T15:48:41+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_summer_school_that_might_have_pleased_paul_bunyan/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_summer_school_that_might_have_pleased_paul_bunyan/ Paul Smith’s College, in NY's Adirondack Mountains, offers a summer college-credit program in traditional lumberjack skills and sports. Feature, Education Lisa W. Foderaro 2010-07-27T14:52:08+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/attack_of_the_giant_hogweed_hogwash/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/attack_of_the_giant_hogweed_hogwash/ Dramatic stories about run-ins with this plant’s toxic sap have parents running scared, but all that’s needed is a little common sense. International, Health Tralee Pearce 2010-07-27T13:27:54+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/just_added_public_listening_sessions_on_americas_great_outdoors_initiative_/ Senior government officials are hosting listening sessions in a range of locations around the U.S. On April 16, 2010, President Obama established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century. The President understands that efforts for protecting and restoring lands and waters, and reconnecting people to the outdoors, must be community driven. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-26T18:49:07+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/ago_listening_session_in_philadelphia_july_27_to_focus_on_historic_preserva/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/ago_listening_session_in_philadelphia_july_27_to_focus_on_historic_preserva/ Opportunities continue to join the conversation about America's Great Outdoors, Also in San Francisco July 23. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-19T17:08:40+00:00 http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/new_youth_public_listening_session_on_americas_great_outdoors_in_san_franci/ http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/new_youth_public_listening_session_on_americas_great_outdoors_in_san_franci/ People ages 16-25 are invited to join the conversation about America's Great Outdoors. Next: Phila. 7/27. Allies, Campaign/Initiative, Legislation/Policy 2010-07-18T17:21:15+00:00