Camps and Youth Development
Columbus Audubon’s Family Nature Retreat in Hocking Hills, May 5-7, 2017
Feeling the effects of Nature Deficit disorder? Craving the sounds, smells, textures and beauty of the natural world after the long winter? EcoWeekend is a family nature retreat like no other! This “all inclusive” weekend event is held at Camp Oty’Okwa in beautiful Hocking Hills May 5-7, 2017. Over 50 nature, conservation and ecology-minded programs […]
LIGHT FOUNDATION CAMPERS ENJOY LOCAL CANOE TRIP
GREENVILLE – The Light Foundation Vohokase Cultural Leadership Camp put their canoes in the Greenville Creek for a 5-6 mile trip down stream ending at Bears Mill. “Today is going to be exciting,†said Greenville native Matt Light. “The one good thing about having as much rain as we have had is that when it […]
Audobon’s EcoWeekend Considered One of the Best Adventures in 2015
Audobon’s annual spring event, EcoWeekend was recently considered to be the top long-running adventure event by Columbus Monthly. EcoWeekend is a weekend camping trip to Camp Oty’okwa in the Hocking Hills. During the trip there are five different program sessions involving nature. For more information visit www.columbusaudubon.org For the original Columbus Monthly article visit www.columbusmonthly.com
USDA’s NRCS lists outdoor ed resources
Here are some Educational Resources Learn about soil : Soil Education Learn how to conserve the environment : History of NRC Learn about United States agriculture : Agriculture for kids Learn about plants in this data base which focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories : Plant […]
Welcome new member : ECO Center Ohio
FOUNDER : Emily Ollervides Our mission at ECO Center Ohio is to provide a safe, fun, outdoor experience to the youth’s of Morrow and surrounding counties. We hope to achieve this goal through environmental education and hands-on learning opportunities for the children. For more information visit www.ecocenterohio.com or email info@ecocenterohio.com.
August 8 Mud and Obstacle Course Race Benefits Outdoor Kids Experiences
Please see the poster below for more information on one of Ohio’s increasingly popular obstacle course races! Use discount code LNCI to receive $5 off your race entry!!
Kid’s may not be getting enough exercise this summer
With the summer upon us, parents should take extra caution with their childrens’ screen time with technology. Recent studies from American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) have shown that kids these days are interacting with technology as many as seven hours a day. Pawlowski talks about the dangers presented with increased use of technology with no supplemented […]
Apply Now for Natural Leaders 2014 Training Camp
We are very excited to announce the opening of the application process for the 2014 Natural Leaders Network Legacy Camp. Children & Nature Network’s Natural Leaders Network is looking for dynamic and diverse young leaders (ages 18 – 29) who are committed to connecting others in their community to the natural world. Applicants who are […]
Hiring Seasonal Part-time Environmental Educator for Private Outdoor Kindergarten Program in Columbus Area
Attached is a Job Posting for the position. We are starting to do programs outside the center in the Kindergarten Classrooms – Indoor Field trip type programs and so, I am needed some additional staff. I also want to offer a few more summer camps and could use someone for these camps. The person would […]
New Web Site for Evergreen Productions
We are pleased to announce that the new Evergreen Productions’  web site is up at http://evergreenwy.com/.  Here you will find a nice selection of samples from wildlife films that we have produced, a Page for Teachers, some links to our Friends and Partners, an opportunity to purchase the popular Discover the Wild 5 DVD set, and more! Discover the Wild is a wonderful […]
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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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about the Movement
at childrenandnature.org
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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