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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 is by invite only. This session will provide an introductory overview of the criteria that communities should meet in order to be invited to apply […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: Dedicating positions in […]
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 […]
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 When children spend time outdoors, […]