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Archive for April, 2008

An opportunity to get your organization’s info to after-school programs!

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Action for Children is hosting a summer learning mini conference, along with After School Counts! and the Ohio Afterschool Network. They are seeking flyers to stuff in the participant's goodie bags. Children and nature brochures from your organization would be great! From the coordinator: "Primarily, the audience will be directors, administrators, and after ...

Chance to see Richard Louv for $15!

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Leave No Child Inside of Greater Cincinnati wants to make sure everyone is aware of their upcoming event! It's a short drive for a great opportunity to meet Richard Louv. He is doing a couple book signings, too, I believe. (Please note a change to the schedule on the poster below ...

SWACO Grant deadline May 1

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

http://www.swaco.org/SmartCommunities/Grants.aspx They have tens of thousands to give out, mostly for recycling programs, but also for awareness and education about reduce, reuse and recycle. Could also apply to groups who purchase compostable products, such as the containers we used at the conference for the lunches, which were made of corn.

Don’t forget about the Earth Day screening!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

"Where Do The Children Play" documentary screening When: Earth Day! Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Arena Grand Theatre, 175 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus To make your reservation, please call Betsy Loeb at Action for Children, 614-224-0222, ext. 301 - no later than Wednesday, April 16.

The State of Ohio needs our help!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

As some of you may know, The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is helping to advance the Leave No Child Inside cause by putting on a big program this summer. They will be distributing "passports" to public school children. The kids can get their passports stamped by participating in various ...

Special invitation to members: Earth Day screening of Where Do the Children Play

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

You are Invited to Attend (LNCI Members Only + guest) YOU MUST RSVP AND RESERVE A TICKET AHEAD OF TIME A special free viewing of "Where Do the Children Play?" a PBS documentary film about the vital importance of open-ended creative play for the healthy development of children. When: Earth ...

Another Columbus Parent article!

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Click here for article Thanks to Betsy Loeb, here we are in the newspaper again, right in front of the very people we need to reach ... parents! As you can see, there was a little confusion over our organization name and Web site, but the article is very thorough. Thanks Betsy!