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Church Executive – March 01, 2008
Churches Encouraged to Connect Children with Nature
By Rachel Beach
The people who run the nation’s churches are being asked to “restore the connection between today’s children and nature” in the latest issue of Church Executive magazine. In addition to creating play environments on church grounds that incorporate more natural elements like trees and even wildlife, churches should consider restoring green play spaces within their communities as part of their ministries.
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National Parks Traveler – January 30, 2012
TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Randy Johnson
New interpretive trail system for kids comes to U.S. national parks.
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CATEGORY 1 | Health
The Journal – January 16, 2012
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.
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MedPage Today – January 04, 2012
Playgrounds Too Safe to Keep Little Kids Active
By Crystal Phend
Strict safety rules, academic pressure blamed for boring playgrounds, lack of play, research shows.
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CATEGORY 1
JournalStar.com – December 31, 2011
Winter Reading Can Rekindle Love for Nature
By Karma Larsen
New gardening and nature titles reflect love of wilderness.
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CATEGORY 1 | Access | Health | CATEGORY 2 | Leadership
Towards Magazine – December 15, 2011
New Nature Movement: A Nature-Smart Society
By Hank Edson
Richard Louv discusses balancing the virtual with the real.
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Rethinking Childhood – December 14, 2011
New Olympic Park Aims to Address Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Tim Gill
2012 Olympic Park design competition winners respond to concerns about children's disconnect from nature.
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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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Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit
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C&NN Publications
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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Children and Nature 2009: A Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World
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C&NN Community Action Guide: Building the Children & Nature Movement from the Ground Up
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