Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Nature (Recording)
It's never too early to introduce children to the outdoors. The benefits of nature engagement for young children (ages 0 - 5) relate to all areas of growth and development […]
Events
12 events found.
Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook Relaunch
The Youth Outdoor Partnership is excited to launch a new and refreshed version of the Policy Playbook. This improved Playbook shares tools and inspiration to promote equitable outdoor access for […]
Just Grow! Gardening with Kids (Recording)
Gardening not only connects children to nature, it engages all five senses, encourages healthy eating, develops math and science skills, teaches patience and responsibility, creates environmental stewards and is a […]
Nature Everywhere Conference
Join us in Madison, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Monona, May 28-31, 2024 for the largest gathering of children and nature advocates in the world When children spend time outdoors, they are healthier, happier and more successful in school. But over the past few generations, childhood has moved indoors, disconnected from the proven benefits […]
Nature Everywhere Day
The world’s largest gathering of children and nature leaders is coming to Madison May 28-31, 2024 for the Children & Nature Network’s Nature Everywhere Conference. More than 700 cross-sector leaders […]
Nature Everywhere Community Action Challenge Information Session (Recording)
Join us for an informal session to discuss how your community can become a Nature Everywhere Community through the Action Challenge. Nature Everywhere staff will give an overview of the […]
Vitamin N: Inspiration & Innovative Strategies from Brazil / Vitamina N: Inspiração e Estratégias Inovadoras do Brasil (Recording)
School, work and busy schedules can make it hard to find time for nature. The Vitamin N Challenge can help. Inspired by Richard Louv’s book, “Vitamin N: The Essential Guide […]
Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community Info Session (Recording)
Join us for an informal session to discuss how your community can become a Nature Everywhere Community as a Fall 2024 Accelerator Community. The 2024 Fall Accelerator Community application process […]
An In-Depth Conversation on Key Takeaways and Implications of How Green Schoolyards Create Economic Value (Recording)
National League of Cities and Children & Nature Network will take an in-depth look at the new report “How Green Schoolyards Create Economic Value.” The conversation, moderated by NLC’s Dr. Robert Blaine, will primarily feature report author Rob Grunewald, with additional insights and perspective from Jordan Twardy from the City of Dearborn and Priya Cook […]
Nature Everywhere Communities Peer Learning Network: Coalition Building
Join our October Nature Everywhere Action Challenge Communities Peer Learning Network (PLN) event, where our presenters will focus on our Coalition Builder actions. These actions include engaging your community using an equity lens. The actions help ensure that children of color and children experiencing poverty — children who have been historically excluded from having regular […]
Change is Coming: 2024 Youth Outdoor Policy Trends & 2025 Advocacy Strategies (Recording)
The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership is a collaboration of leading national organizations working across sectors to ensure that all children have access to high-quality outdoor experiences and environmental education. Every year, we publish an Annual Trend Report that shares innovative policies to encourage legislators, advocates, communities and youth to replicate, rethink and collaborate to build […]
Understand Your Community’s Resources Through a Landscape Scan (Recording)
Are you looking for ways to better understand your community’s assets and opportunities to further children and nature strategies? If so, then mapping your community’s landscape can further your efforts by better understanding the local resources, assets, gaps and barriers to connect children to nature. Join our December Peer Learning Network event, where our presenters […]