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SUMMARY:Understand Your Community’s Resources Through a Landscape Scan (Recording)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin our December Peer Learning Network event\, where our presenters will share strategies to help you build a clearer picture of where you can make the most impact. Conducting a landscape scan of relevant policies\, stakeholders\, programs and experiences will help you better understand the assets\, opportunities\, resources and barriers in your community. We will be joined by team members from Nature Everywhere Communities who will share their first hand experience and lessons learned. \nThis activity is an important Coalition Builder action as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you are interested in expanding children’s access to nature and are doing a landscape scan\, consider joining the Action Challenge in order to gain recognition for your actions. \nThis capacity building event is part of the Nature Everywhere Communities initiative\, a joint partnership between The Children & Nature Network\, National League of Cities and KABOOM! to increase equitable access to nature everywhere children live\, learn and play in 100 U.S. communities by 2025. \nWho should attend? Ideally\, anyone looking to increase children’s access to nature in their community and are curious about the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you’re unsure about how your local goals may align with the Action Challenge\, or aren’t sure if your cross-sector team might be eligible\, contact Christian at christian@childrenandnature.org. \nLearn more about the Action Challenge and how to register at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge. \nIn partnership with:
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/understand-your-communitys-resources-through-a-landscape-scan/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Expanding Equitable Nature Access Through Youth Employment and Programs (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Join our February Peer Learning Network event\, where speakers from Great Outdoors Colorado’s (GOCO) Generation Wild Coalition share how they have expanded equitable access to nature by: \n\nDedicating positions in youth summer employment programs to expanding nature connections; and\nExpanding summer and after-school nature connection programs with a focus on equity\, ensuring children of color or those experiencing poverty or other barriers have access to nature programs.\n\nThis session will highlight actionable steps that are important Children and Nature Connector actions as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you are interested in expanding children’s access to nature and are doing these actions in your community\, consider joining the Action Challenge in order to gain recognition for your efforts. \nThis capacity building event is part of the Nature Everywhere Communities initiative\, a joint partnership between The Children & Nature Network\, National League of Cities and KABOOM! to increase equitable access to nature everywhere children live\, learn and play in 100 U.S. communities by 2025. \nWho should attend? Ideally\, anyone looking to increase children’s access to nature in their community and are curious about the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you’re unsure about how your local goals may align with the Action Challenge\, or aren’t sure if your cross-sector team might be eligible\, contact Christian at christian@childrenandnature.org. \nLearn more about the Action Challenge and how to register at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge. \nIf you can’t join us live\, go ahead and register for the event\, and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately 2 weeks after the event. \nIn partnership with:
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/expanding-equitable-nature-access-through-youth-employment-and-programs/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Engaging Institutional Leadership for Nature-Based Strategies (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Civic and institutional leaders can play a critical role in expanding access to nature for all children by serving as champions and sponsors of a community’s vision and goals. Engaging these leaders alongside community members can create powerful institutional backing for your project. \nDr. Shirley Green\, Commissioner at the City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services\, will share insights on the importance of building partnerships with local leaders. This session will explore practical strategies for securing leadership buy-in\, whether you’re seeking a pledge of support\, advancing policy actions or strengthening coalition partnerships. Bring your questions for real-time problem-solving as we discuss how leadership engagement can help advance your nature-based goals and how you can gain local and national recognition for your community’s efforts. \nThe session highlights the Coalition Builder and Children and Nature Connector actions as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. Learn more about the Action Challenge\, how to register and how to receive recognition for your efforts to increase access to nature at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge. \nWho should attend? Anyone looking to increase children’s access to nature in their community or looking for opportunities to receive recognition for their efforts on a national scale.  \nBrought to you by Nature Everywhere Communities\, an initiative of The Children & Nature Network\, National League of Cities and KABOOM!. \nIf you can’t join us live\, register for the event and a recording will be shared over email.  \nIn partnership with:
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/engaging-institutional-leadership-for-nature-based-strategies/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in downtown Saint Paul at the RiverCentre on May 13-16\, 2025 for the largest gathering of children and nature advocates in the world \nWhen 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 of nature. \nFormerly known as the Inside-Out International Conference\, the Nature Everywhere Conference brings together cross-sector leaders from around the world to advance programs\, practices and policies for advancing equitable access to nature everywhere children live\, learn and play.
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Conference 2025
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SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nature Everywhere Day takes place annually\, the Saturday following the Nature Everywhere Conference in and around the city where the conference is held. We highlight low-cost and free nature-based family-friendly outdoor activities happening throughout the community. We uplift and amplify the work of our local partners on the ground. In 2025\, Nature Everywhere Day is taking place in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul\, and beyond. Check back often for updates!
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-day-2025/
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SUMMARY:Learn to Nature Journal with John Muir Laws (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Keeping a nature journal is a learnable skill that can change our lives forever\, opening doors to mindful attention\, curiosity\, wonder\, beauty\, connection\, peace\, and joy.\n–John Muir Laws \nOrange Page by Kate Rutter \nNature journaling offers numerous benefits\, including enhanced observational skills\, improved mental and emotional well-being\, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally\, nature journaling can reduce stress and anxiety\, and foster a sense of awe and wonder. \nPond Page by Yvea Moore \nJoin award-winning artist\, author\, educator and scientist\, John Muir Laws\, for a two-hour hands-on live virtual class where he will share his best tips and tricks for nature journaling learned through his 40 years of teaching and illustrating. This class is geared towards children ages 8+\, parents\, caregivers\, educators and anyone looking to pass this knowledge onto others. Children under 8 are welcome to participate with an older person’s help. \nTo get the most out of this offering\, have the following equipment with you when you login: \n\n\n\nUnlined notebook or paper\nSharpened pencil\nNature space or object\nCuriously and wonder\nBonus: watercolor or colored pencils\n\n\n\nTomato Page by Fiona Gillogly \nThis event is part of our Families Together in Nature program\, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers\, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! \nCheck out the resources shared during the event.
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/learn-to-nature-journal-with-john-muir-laws/
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SUMMARY:Appstinence: Less screen time\, more green time (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:On average\, U.S. teens spend 4.8 hours a day on social media. That’s 4.8 hours that could be spent on other experiences\, like in-person interactions\, time in nature and much-needed sleep! This event features Gabriela Nguyen\, founder of the “appstinence” movement\, a Gen Z-led social movement calling for us to walk away from our personal social media accounts. \nRather than relying on digital detoxes\, algorithm hacking and superficial tips and tricks that actually keep us tied to social media platforms\, the appstinence movement calls for a lasting and comprehensive solution to the seemingly inescapable attention economy – opting out. \nGabriela will discuss how to get off social media for good using the 5D method. She will also answer your questions about dumbphones\, phone plans and departing from the digital world. \nParents\, teenagers\, young adults and anyone looking to free themselves from screen time so they can have more green time will appreciate this event. \nThis event is part of our Families Together in Nature program\, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers\, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join the Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! \nThis event is FREE but registration is required. There is a suggested donation of $25. If you can’t join us live\, register for the event anyway and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately two weeks after the event.
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/appstinence-less-screen-time-more-green-time/
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SUMMARY:Culturally centered nature-based programs for kids (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Though our experiences in nature may be different\, our shared history includes the stories and roles of Indigenous\, Black and other people of the global majority. By centering these stories our immersive experiences for children\, teens and families honor culture\, explore justice and inspire joy. It is these stories that align us in our foundation\, create community and inspire us to develop a more inclusive world. \nIn this workshop\, Ashley Brailsford\, Ph.D.\, early childhood educator and founder of Unearthing Joy\, will share strategies for culturally-centered\, inclusive nature-based programming including nature and literacy connection using multicultural children’s books\, family and land stories\, community culture bearers and more. \nCulturally-centered\, nature-based programs: \n\nStrengthen community bonds\nSpark joyful connections\nGrow pride in ancestry\nImprove well-being in developing minds\nExplore justice in our communities\n\nThis event is part of our Families Together in Nature program\, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers\, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join the Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! \nThis event is FREE but registration is required. There is a suggested donation of $15. If you can’t join us live\, register for the event anyway and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately two weeks after the event. \nCheck out the resources shared during the event.
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/culturally-centered-nature-based-programs-for-kids/
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SUMMARY:Advancing Nature-Based Early Care & Education: Tools\, Policy and Collaboration (Recording)
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based early care and education is gaining momentum across the country\, and for good reason. From supporting children’s healthy development to strengthening climate resilience and community well-being\, nature-filled learning environments offer powerful benefits for children\, families\, and communities alike. \nJoin us for this interactive webinar to explore our new\, practical Nature in Early Childhood Toolkit\, alongside a deeper look at the Outdoor Nature-Based Early Care and Education (ONB-ECE) Collaborative and the growing policy landscape shaping this work at the local\, state and federal levels. \n\n\nDuring the session\, we’ll walk through the Toolkit’s four core focus areas\, highlighting real-world examples and strategies that early childhood providers\, public agencies\, advocates\, and policymakers can use right away. You’ll also learn how the ONB ECE Collaborative is structured\, why cross-sector collaboration is essential\, and how you can get involved. \n\nThe webinar will feature a policy-focused panel discussion with partners from across the country\, sharing insights from current efforts in various states.\n\nYou’ll leave with:\n\nA clear understanding of why nature-based early care and education matters and how it supports children\, providers and communities\nA guided overview of the new Toolkit and how to apply it in your context\nInsight into current and emerging policy strategies supporting nature in early childhood\nOpportunities to connect with the ONB ECE Collaborative and access additional resources\n\nThis webinar is ideal for early childhood providers\, public agencies overseeing early childhood\, parks\, or libraries\, elected officials\, members of the Blue Sky Early Childhood Cohort\, and early childhood and nature advocates who want to turn vision into action.
URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/advancing-nature-based-early-care-education-tools-policy-and-collaboration/
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