Commentary | 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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Built Environment

The Economist – June 23, 2011

A New York State of Mind

By The Economist
Recent studies reveal that urban brains behave differently from rural ones. [+]

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State

Teton Science Schools – May 03, 2011

Wyoming Governor Releases Children and the Outdoors Survey Results

By Leslie Cook
The results were released from a recent survey titled “Our Children and the Outdoors: Wyoming 2010”. 99% of Wyoming parents say that playing outside is important for their child’s physical and mental well-being. [+] [PDF]

Access | Health | Leadership

Natural Awakenings – April 12, 2011

Richard Louv’s Well-Being Rx: Reconnect with Nature

By April Thompson
C&NN's Richard Louv continues the ongoing international dialog about the children and nature movement in his new book, The Nature Principle, in which he asserts that the more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need, and illustrates multiple ways to bring nature back into our everyday lives. [+]

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Press Release

American Society for Horticultural Science – April 04, 2011

Researchers say Children Need Horticultural Interventions

By ASHS
Finnish study examines girls' and boys' relationships with nature, in rural and urban neighborhoods. Researchers found that natural areas are important arenas for children's free play and socializing. [+]

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Allies | Health

Therapeutic Landscapes Network – December 14, 2010

Bundle Up! Don’t Let the Cold Stop You, Get Outside and Play.

By Naomi Sachs, ASLA
Outdoor play is important in all weather, studies confirm. [+]

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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. [+]

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TRACK Trails Offer Nationwide Weapon Against Nature-Deficit Disorder

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

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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. [+]

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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'… [+]

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A Healing Place for Children

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

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National Kids to Parks Day Set for May 19

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

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Chevy Chase, MD, Preschool Encourages Learning Outside the Box

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

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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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