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The Union Leader - New Hampshire – November 09, 2007
New Hampshire takes a leading role in the nationwide effort to reconnect children with nature
By Rob Burbank
The national Children and Nature Network, the Sierra Club and the New Hampshire Children in Nature Initiative brought Richard Louv to New Hampshire on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for the New Hampshire Leave No Child Inside Forum. “New Hampshire is taking a leading role in this nationwide effort to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities by reconnecting them with nature. From my own work with child health issues, I know how important it is for families to get outside, get moving and learn about the natural world, to lay a foundation for healthy, active lives.” stated New Hampshire First Lady, Dr. Susan Lynch, Honorary Chairperson for the forum.
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Pioneer Press – October 31, 2008
Minnesota Mom Inspired to Start Outdoor Club
By Maja Beckstrom
A Minnesota mother of two, inspired by Last Child in the Woods, has started an informal outdoor club for families called Happy Trails to get more families outdoors. Each free event features a short hike, some unstructured play, and a bonfire. The club is loosely based on a similar club in Virginia called the Kids in the Valley, Adventuring.
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C&NN has designated April "Children & Nature Awareness Month." As part of this effort, we invited network members (like you) to list their April programs and share their strategies for building public awareness. Find out what's happening in your community on the C&NN Movement Map.
As part of our ongoing efforts to build the movement, the Children & Nature Network has published two new resources for leaders, organizers, and participants at the local, national, and international levels:
An annotated bibliography of 20 premier studies focusing on the children and nature connection.
