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COMMENT & VOTE ONLINE: Participate in America’s Great Outdoors Conversation

Children and Nature Network News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:33
Voting tool helps everyone join conversation on America's Great Outdoors. Report to go to Pres. Obama.

Kids Need Nature

Children and Nature Network News - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:17
C&NN member Carmen Field highlights campaigns and programs to reconnect children with nature, including Idita-Nature. Photo: Martin Renner.

Make a Difference: 9/11 Day of Outdoor Service

Field Notes From the Future - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 13:53
Every day is filled with a chance to make a difference, today even more so with the ability to communicate in seconds through a virtual world. We can transfer money to a cause, virtually sign a petition, and spread the word to hundreds of people in our personal networks. Yet, at the end of the [...]

Smokies Doing its Part to Advance Great Outdoors Initiative

Children and Nature Network News - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:58
Great Smoky Mountains National Park part of conversation on engaging people in America's Great Outdoors

Recently in Ireland: Wild Child Day

Children and Nature Network News - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:41
Ireland's Wild Child Day drew children into the bogs and forests.

Madison Children’s Museum: Tickled Pink About Being Green

Children and Nature Network News - Fri, 08/27/2010 - 08:39
New Madison Children's Museum features rooftop garden, other nature play in urban setting.

Why Our Children Need to Get Outside in Nature

Children and Nature Network News - Tue, 08/24/2010 - 09:06
64% of British children play outside less than once a week and have little relationship with nature.

Last Child on the Couch: How 10 Grassroots Innovators are Helping Kids Get Active Outdoors

Children and Nature Network News - Mon, 08/23/2010 - 08:13
Leaders from C&NN and other groups provide inspiration and map for getting kids into nature

A Tree Grows in South Central

Field Notes From the Future - Fri, 08/20/2010 - 16:21
Let me introduce you to a hero of mine. Juan Martinez. He’s also my friend. Last week, I sat down with him at the Children & Nature Network Grassroots Gathering in Princeton, New Jersey and he told me a bit more about his life. Juan, now 26, was raised in South Central Los Angeles, and he grew up angry. [...]

National Park Service is Hiring: Hundreds of Jobs to Open in Next 5 Years

Children and Nature Network News - Fri, 08/20/2010 - 07:49
The NPS is aggressively recruiting college students for positions that could lead to full-time jobs.

Chicago Listening Session 8/31: Health & the Great Outdoors

Children and Nature Network News - Thu, 08/19/2010 - 11:14
August 31 Listening Session on Health and the Great Outdoors will be held at Northwestern U School of Law in Chicago.

Reconnecting with Wonder at Gardens

Children and Nature Network News - Thu, 08/19/2010 - 06:19
Denver Botanic Gardens and others worldwide are re-evaluating their role in bringing children and nature back together.

Walking to School Reduces Stress—With Positive Effects on Cardiovascular Health

Children and Nature Network News - Wed, 08/18/2010 - 08:17
Recent research confirms that outdoor exercise improves fitness and has long-lasting health and relaxation benefits.

The Whole Child: Prescription for Play

Children and Nature Network News - Wed, 08/18/2010 - 04:12
Research affirms the benefits of going out to play.

JUST ADDED: Public Listening Sessions on America’s Great Outdoors Initiative in MO, FL,TN, IL, SD, ME

Children and Nature Network News - Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:31
Senior government officials are hosting listening sessions in a range of locations around the U.S. On April 16, 2010, President Obama established the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda for the 21st century. The President understands that efforts for protecting and restoring lands and waters, and reconnecting people to the outdoors, must be community driven.

Your Brain on Computers: Studying the Brain off the Grid

Children and Nature Network News - Mon, 08/16/2010 - 07:47
Five neuroscientists get into nature to explore its effects on the brain.

The gift of nature, shared: How we launched our family nature club

Field Notes From the Future - Tue, 08/10/2010 - 06:54
Me, I’ve always made nature a priority. I don’t know any other way. It’s my oxygen, my religion. My wife, Janice, isn’t too far off. Our first date was a hike and our firstborn son is named after the trail we took that fateful day. Our boys, aged 3 and 5, are growing up in [...]

Nature Deficit Disorder inspires Wild Kids Cornwall Club

Children and Nature Network News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 05:20
UK's Bosinver Farm Cottages inspired by Nature Deficit Issue to launch nature club.

Last Child in the Woods is Inspiration for New Playspace

Children and Nature Network News - Wed, 08/04/2010 - 06:00
OK playground is transformed after its owners read "Last Child in the Woods".

Forum: Urbanized World Developing Nature Deficit Disorder

Children and Nature Network News - Mon, 08/02/2010 - 19:24
Aspen Environmental Forum addresses Nature Deficit Disorder causes and remedies.