The “Introduction to Nature Everywhere” virtual information session offers participants an overview of the Nature Everywhere vision to advance equitable access to nature in 100 communities by 2025. This information session will feature a conversation highlighting lessons learned from Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) - a joint initiative of the Children & Nature Network […]
Join us July 10th at 1 pm CST for a conversation with author and Children & Nature Network co-founder, Richard Louv. About this event Join author and Children & Nature Network co-founder Richard Louv in discussing what he learned about creating a nature-filled life while writing his books, including “Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to […]
Spending family time in nature sounds simple, but is it? Unfortunately many families experience barriers when it comes to spending quality time outdoors. In this workshop we will discuss some of those obstacles, real and perceived – including lack of time, systemic racism, gear and less than enthusiastic children, as well solutions to these challenges. We will also answer the age-old question, “what do I do with my family once we get outside?”
Youth Advisory Councils (YAC) are a youth engagement strategy used by programs and organizations to positively incorporate youth voices and to help build the capacity of youth participants. In this session, we will explore what makes a YAC successful and how to ensure meaningful engagement for youth. Join us February 23, at 1 p.m. CST […]
Self-Care in Nature Practicing self-care in nature is an extra boost for your health. It’s easy and anyone can do it, including children. In this workshop, caregivers, parents and practitioners will learn how to, where to and why they should be practicing self-care in nature and teaching it to the children in their lives to […]
"Wood Hood," Best Short Film winner at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, is a coming-of-age documentary that follows inner-city youth on their path to discovering themselves and the great outdoors. The documentary film follows DeVaughn, a 15-year-old from New York City who loves skateboarding and craves a "quiet place;" on a weekend-long group camping trip […]
What does building a movement mean and, once the momentum is there, how do we evolve and respond to meet changing needs? This conversation brings together Marlow Baines, Youth Director for Earth Guardians, and Richard Carlbom, co-founder and partner of United Strategies, to share their successes and challenges, and discuss what it takes to sustain […]
How can nature and outdoor access support healing? With today's youth facing a growing mental health crisis, this conversation will focus on how nature-based activities and therapies can support children and young people's well-being and help them recover from trauma. We will hear from Dr. Hanaa Hamdi and Kimiko Russell-Halterman who are both working in […]
Towns and cities have an opportunity to reprioritize resources to foster children's connection to nature connections while meeting sustainability and resilience goals. More than ever, our towns and cities are at the front line of the climate crisis facing growing risks from extreme heat, sea level rise, and flooding from storms and excessive rainfall. […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of The Salzburg Statement for Greening School Grounds & Outdoor Learning with 24 livestream events hosted by colleagues from around the world. The Salzburg Statement– drafted by Global Fellows to influence thinking, policy, and approaches –will support a global action agenda to ensure that all children and communities have […]
Learn about the global movement for greening school grounds and hear best practices from our Peru case study! About this event There is growing momentum worldwide to make school grounds greener as a sensible and thoughtful approach to increase climate resilience and improve health and education outcomes, especially for those most impacted by systems of […]
Join us July 19 at 1 pm CST for a conversation with author and Children & Nature Network co-founder, Richard Louv. About this event Richard will share what he learned about creating a nature-filled life while writing his book, "Vitamin N", and share some tips for completing the #VitaminN2022 Challenge! Learn more about the challenge […]