The Leave No Child Inside Central Ohio CollaborativeYouth and Young Adults invited to apply for Natural Leaders Camp 2013 in Washington State
We are very excited to announce the opening of the application process for the 2013 Natural Leaders Network Legacy Camp. Children & Nature Network’s Natural Leaders Network is looking for dynamic and strong youth leaders who are focused on getting kids outdoors and want to inspire others to make a difference. Fifty-two slots are available [...]
Save The Date: Leave No Child Inside Summit 2013!
Yes, we’re back at it again, planning another terrific experience for Central Ohioans interested in returning the outdoors to childhood, and childhood to the outdoors. We’ll have details soon about our theme, presenters and more. For now, please mark your calendars: Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 Grange Insurance Audubon Center (Columbus) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., [...]
Webinar: Is your school ready for recess?
This is part one of a two-part Web Forum series designed to promote more physically active recess in schools. Click here for part 2. Part one is intended for school administrators, public health practitioners (e.g. school wellness coordinators), and parents who want to learn how to influence policies and practices that support the overall health [...]
Take A Child Outside Week is only 4 months away!
Hello Take A Child Outside Partners, Take A Child Outside Week will once again be happening September 24-30 and we would love for you to participate as a partner again. We will be using the same web platform as we have in past years with hope that next year we’ll have a new website in [...]
LNCI Central Ohio featured in Nationwide Children’s Hospital Podcast
You can also download the podcast or listen on Soundcloud here.
Apply Now for Natural Leaders 2013 Training Camp
LEGACY CAMP REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS We are very excited to announce the opening of the application process for the 2013 Natural Leaders Network Legacy Camp. Children & Nature Network’s Natural Leaders Network is looking for dynamic and strong youth leaders who are focused on getting kids outdoors and want to inspire others to make a [...]
Summer Solstice Celebration at Cedar Bog
Summer Solstice Celebration at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd., Urbana, OH 43078 June 22, 2013, 5 PM – 7 PM Join the staff and volunteers of Cedar Bog Nature Preserve for a celebration of the Summer Solstice. Bring the family and visit eight stations where you can play games, make animal tracks, learn [...]
Legislation update from our Ohio legislative liaison
Recent discussions with Ohio’s congressional delegation indicated support support for the goals, but uncertainty about the passage of any legislation that involved additional government spending. Here is an update on federal legislation relevant to the children and nature movement: No Child Left Inside Act - Filed in 2009, the NCLI bill has been reintroduced in subsequent years up to 2012. The new 113th [...]
Science Lessons to Go
Going outdoors for science class is not only appealing to students but also brings new opportunities for hands-on experience with key science skills. Engage students in a discussion of animals’ basic needs using “Animal Habitat Survey” from Steve Rich’s Outdoor Science: Practical Guide(grades 3–8); then send the students outside to observe and identify the resources so [...]
Farm activities available for schools, child care, clubs, churches, events, etc.
Bring the Farm to You is now scheduling fall programs (their summer is sold out!) at schools, child care centers, events, churches, clubs, retirement communities, and parties. Starting in September, you can bring the farm right to your school or event! Apple cidering programs, live farm animal visits, chick hatching programs, beekeeping, worm composting, growing classrooms, maple sugaring, [...]
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Buy Jenny Morgan's new CD, "Nature Needs Kids and Kids Need Nature" now! Go to NatureNeedsKids.com for digital downloads, purchase, lyrics and more!
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Learning with Nature Idea Book: Creating Nurturing Outdoor Spaces for Children (Field-tested principles for effective outdoor learning environments) 2007 Arbor Day Foundation ISBN: 978-0-9634657-0-2
Help save our precious camps! www.SaveCamps.org
Check out this blog on the Children and Nature movement.
New link for Bicycling in Columbus: Consider Biking
Map of bike paths in Columbus: Central Ohio Greenways
Statistics and research proving that nature and the outdoors makes children happier, healthier and smarter: Check the Research link at Children & Nature Network (The national network)
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