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MSNBC.com – August 03, 2011
Where are the People of Color in National Parks?
By Rob Lovitt
New report shows that, while American public has grown increasingly diverse, black and Hispanic-Americans remain underrepresented in national parks.
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Research & Studies | International
Rethinking Childhood – July 25, 2011
The Outdoor Child Should be an ‘Indicator Species’ for London
By Tim Gill
Report states that the presence of children outdoors should be seen as a measure of neighborhood health.
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Appalachian Mountain Club Great Kids Great Outdoors – July 12, 2011
The Nature Principle
By Kristen Laine
Richard Louv's book offers hope for a nature-connected future.
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NWF Wildlife Promise – May 05, 2011
A New Appreciation for Connecting Kids to Nature
By Jessica Deere
College student and volunteer Jessica Deere on the importance of connecting children to nature.
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NWF Wildlife Promise – June 13, 2011
Why Kids Explore Nature Better Than We Do
By Danielle Tinker
Youth Leader Danielle Tinker discovers through Sierra Club's Inner City Outings program that children are better explorers than adults.
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Homer News – April 13, 2011
Good Advice for Young and Old: Let’s Get Outdoors and Play
By Michael Armstrong
Alaska writer explores his own boyhood and the relationship today's children have with nature, in addition to summoning resources in his own area, such as Let's G.O.! Homer and other events.
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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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