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EcoHearth – January 17, 2010

EcoHearth: How to Enjoy Nature with Your Kids

EcoHearth: How to Enjoy Nature with Your Kids

By Kim Ridley
Journalist Kim Ridley has compiled a list of tips to help families connect with nature. Her article also includes pointers to online resources such as the National Audubon Society's guide to creating a healthy yard for attracting wildlife. [+]

Research & Studies | International

Reuters Life – January 07, 2010

“Nature Starvation” Worries British Royal Society

“Nature Starvation” Worries British Royal Society

By Paul Casciato
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity, says it has uncovered a worrying trend of "nature starvation" among young Britons. The society surveyed 1,000 people, and found that only a third of those under 35 feel connected to the natural world, compared with more than half of those over 35. [+]

Allies | Event

KaBOOM! Encourages Communities to “Get Outside and Play!”

KaBOOM! Encourages Communities to “Get Outside and Play!”

By Bethe Almeras - The Grass Stain Guru
From September 19 - 27, over 1,000 communities across the U.S. will host free, fun-for-the-whole-family events that focus on the importance of play in children’s lives. Whether you are a naturalist who does children’s programming, a parent that heads-up a Family Nature Club, a recreation leader at a teen center, or a park ranger, KaBOOM! encourages you to host a Play Day in your community. [+]

Commentary | Education | Media & Culture

CBS News – August 06, 2009

CBS Puts Spotlight on Nature-Deficit Disorder


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Jonathan Dorn, editor-in-chief of Backpacker magazine, made a recent appearance on The Early Show to discusses the best places in the country for raising an outdoor kid. In doing so, Dorn provided a succinct definition of nature-deficit disorder and offered advice on how city dwellers can help their children connect with nature. [+]

National | Resource

ScienceDaily – August 29, 2009

Study: Active Preschoolers Healthier Later in Life

Study: Active Preschoolers Healthier Later in Life

Being active at age five helps kids stay lean as they age even if they don't remain as active later in childhood, a new University of Iowa study shows. The implication, according to the study’s lead author, is that “even five-year-olds should be encouraged to be as active as possible because it pays off as they grow older.” [+]

National | Education | Resource

Children, Youth and Environments Center for Research and Design – July 28, 2009

Fact Sheet Summarizes Benefits of Gardening for Children

Fact Sheet Summarizes Benefits of Gardening for Children

Third- to fifth-grade students who participated in a one-year gardening program showed a significant increase in self-understanding and the ability to work in groups compared to nonparticipating students. That’s one of the many findings summarized in a new fact sheet on the benefits of gardening for children published by the Children, Youth and Environments Center for Research and Design at the University of Colorado at Denver. [+]

Commentary

New York Times – April 15, 2009

New York Times: The Case for Natural Happiness

By Paul Bloom

Psychologist Paul Bloom, writing in the New York Times Magazine, offers a unique perspective on why maintaining a connection with nature is crucial for people. “Real natural habitats provide significant sources of pleasure for modern humans,” he writes. “We intuitively grasp this, and this knowledge underlies the anxiety that we feel about nature’s loss.” [+]

Research & Studies

– February 19, 2009

Nature Essential to Health, Researcher Says

By ScienceDaily
Access to nature is critical for people of all ages, according to Frances Kuo, a professor of natural resources and environmental science and psychology at the University of Illinois. “In our studies, people with less access to nature show relatively poor attention or cognitive function, poor management of major life issues, poor impulse control,” Kuo says. The beneficial effects of nature even extend to children: those with ADHD have better concentration after a walk in a park compared to a walk in an urban setting. [+]

Allies | Leadership

Grist – December 18, 2007

REI Chief Bemoans Overscheduled Kids

By Sarah Van Schagen
Sally Jewell, the head of outdoor-equipment retailer REI, says in a recent interview that children spend far too much of their time in front of computer or television screens. She credits Richard Louv with putting into words her concerns about young people today. The challenge, she says, is getting technology and nature to work together for their benefit. [+]

Research & Studies

the Land Trust Alliance – July 01, 2007

The Powerful Link Between Conserving Land and Preserving Health

The Powerful Link Between Conserving Land and Preserving Health

By Howard Frumkin and Richard Louv for the Land Trust Alliance Special Anniversary Report, 2007
Co-written by Howard Frumkin, M.D., Dr.P.H., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Richard Louv for the Land Trust Alliance Special Anniversary Report, 2007. [+] [PDF]

CATEGORY 1

Huffington Post – January 18, 2012

Turning to Nature After Returning From Iraq

By Stacy Bare
We owe it to our service members and their families to preserve wild places, veteran says. [+]

SECTIONS | Commentary | Research & Studies | CATEGORY 1

Wall Street Journal – January 27, 2012

The Importance of Child’s Play

By Lenore Skenazy
In striving to make our kids safe and smart we have turned them into "bored blobs", author writes. [+]

CATEGORY 1 | Built Environment

The Journal – January 16, 2012

A Healing Place for Children

A Healing Place for Children

By Sarah McKenzie
C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is designed with nature. [+]

SECTIONS | Research & Studies | CATEGORY 1

Hub Pages – January 24, 2012

The Healing Effects of Nature on Children

By Kelley Ward
Children growing up today are deprived of the many healing elements found within nature. [+]

SECTIONS | Research & Studies | CATEGORY 1

USA Today – January 03, 2012

Study: Preschoolers Need to Get a Move On

By Nanci Hellmich
Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. [+]

SECTIONS | Press Release | Research & Studies | CATEGORY 1 | Education

C&NN – January 11, 2012

Announcing Two New Research-Based Resources!

By C&NN
C&NN updates two popular publications, linking children's outdoor contact with education and health benefits. [+]

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Recent News

Natural Leader Tamara Poles and Virginia Museum of Natural History are Putting People Back in Touch with Nature

Nearly 13,000 people have taken part in 247 programs of the Community Nature Initiative. [+]

TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder

New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks. [+]

Applications Open for 2012 TogetherGreen Fellowships and Innovation Grants

Audubon & Toyota seek to fund promising conservation leaders and community-based projects. [+]

“No Child Left Ashore” Movement Makes Waves

SF Bay Area's Pegasus Project gets students out on the water, where transformations occur. [+]

Play England Calls for Support to Help Kids Play Outside

Research shows that 21% of children play outdoors daily, compared to 71% during their parents'… [+]

A Healing Place for Children

C&NN Founding Chair Richard Louv consulting on new children's treatment center in MN, which is… [+]

National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19

Nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust. Classroom contest ends March 1. [+]

Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box

Preschoolers spend at least half a day outside in woods, in all seasons. [+]

Study: Preschoolers Need to Get a Move On

Most pre-school children spend hours doing sedentary activities instead of playing outside, research has shown. [+]

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As part of our ongoing efforts to build the movement, the Children & Nature Network has published these resources for leaders, organizers, and participants at the local, national, and international levels:

2010 C&NN Report
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