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 Action Challenge process and will answer any of your questions. This session will provide an introductory overview of how your community can be recognized for […]
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 will explore best practices for connecting children to the proven benefits of nature everywhere they live, learn and play. Nature Everywhere Day will bring all […]
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 […]
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 great way for families to spend time together! During this event Kashon DuBose, Founder and Executive Director of Cultivators and Sonya Harris, Master Gardener and […]
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 all youth. We'll explore the latest state-level policy updates, winning coalition-building strategies, and exciting new success stories with a panel of youth outdoor policy leaders. […]
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 including physical, mental, social-emotional and cognitive. And these benefits apply to all children, including children with adverse childhood experiences and children with differing abilities. Parents, […]
The new year is coming and it’s a great time to think about what 2024 might hold for the children and nature movement. On November 29, we heard from Children & Nature Network board members and cross-sector experts who discussed trends and approaches to health and well-being that might influence, impact or present opportunities for […]
Join Children & Nature Network staff and peers for this live, free event that will include networking and conversation about the 2023 Inside-Out International conference main stage sessions, and more. View session recordings prior to the event and come with questions and insights to share. Featured sessions include: Transformative Education: Building CommUNITY with Reciprocity and […]
Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean that nature needs to stay outdoors as kids head back to school. In this event José G. González, Cathy Jordan, Ph.D. and Sheila Williams Ridge, Ed.D. will discuss how nature impacts mental health, social emotional learning and cognitive function in support of academic outcomes. Examples of how […]
City and community leaders have an opportunity to create citywide change for children to access nature everywhere they live, learn, and play. Communities successful in advancing equitable access to nature for children possess strong cross-sector teams and adopt a systems level approach. The “Designing Community Strategies and Building Cross-Sector Teams” session features communities successful in […]
The saying 1+1=3 rings true when it comes to intentionally integrating youth development with nature experiences, the benefits of each and produces new outcomes for youth to reach their full potential. Join C&NN to explore effective and inspirational practices at this intersection that are greater than their individual parts and to map your organization’s progress […]
Cities across the globe are experiencing an urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change. As city officials everywhere grapple with ways to emphasize sustainability and resiliency goals, many are turning to nature-based solutions. These solutions can happen right where children are every day: in schools. There is growing momentum to transform school grounds […]