Integrating youth development programs and nature experiences amplifies the benefits of each and produces new opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. Join Search Institute, C&NN and community-based leaders from Grand Rapids, MN and Atlanta, GA to explore “what works” in supporting young people’s growth and development and to consider learning that might be […]
Libraries exist in neighborhoods across the country and serve as vital community hubs for information and connection. They also present a unique opportunity to serve as venues to connect children and families to nature. These quarterly calls for Cities Connecting Children to Nature participants and public library and park professionals explore Nature-Smart Library planning, implementation, […]
VIEW SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS! We believe that the well-being of children and the wild places we love are inextricably linked. And while research tells us that regular time outdoors is essential for children’s healthy development, today’s kids are less connected to nature than ever before. We also know that longstanding systems of injustice have impacted the design […]