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April 3, 2009

Family Nature Clubs featured in national publication, based in Central Ohio!

Please see this page of School-Age NOTES, a resource for teachers. School-Age NOTES features Nature Clubs (posted with permission of School-Age NOTES)
April 1, 2009

Joint Announcement: Explore the Outdoors and Family Nature Clubs kickoff during Children and Nature month (April)

For Immediate Release Columbus area celebrates kickoff of Explore the Outdoors and Family Nature Clubs Increased focus on the health benefits of free play in nature […]
March 27, 2009

Economic Recovery (stimulus bill) funds available for parks and rec

Information here is from the OPRA site. Ohio Parks and Recreation Association is holding workshops around the state about applying for funding. Stimulus Funds for Parks […]
February 24, 2009

Family Nature Clubs – Toolkit is available!!

Family Nature Clubs – A way for those already into this movement to encourage other families to play in nature! A way for hesitant or fearful […]
February 23, 2009

TV watching up in America

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans watched more television than ever in the fourth quarter, The Nielsen Co. reported Monday, even though the Internet is providing another […]
February 6, 2009

Call for proposals for national gardening conference held in Columbus!

ACGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Thursday August 6 – Saturday August 9, 2009 at Franklin Park Conservatory A note from Franklin Park Conservatory’s Growing to Green Program This […]
December 30, 2008

See Richard Louv in Columbus for $20!

Richard Louv is an author and journalist focused on nature, family and community. His most recent book, Last Child in the Woods; Saving our Children From […]
November 16, 2008

The National Forum on Children and Nature Endorses 30 Projects That Get Kids Back Outdoors

The National Forum on Children and Nature Endorses 30 Projects That Get Kids Back Outdoors November 12, 2008 Contact: Vanessa Vaughan, The Conservation Fund, 703.908.5809 Arlington, […]
October 9, 2008

Leave No Child Inside Summit 08 Notes: What is the Best Way to Set up a Teacher/Educator Network?

Website to Link Educators to Lesson Plans, Ideas, and to Other Teachers Who Want Students to Experience the Outdoors through School Curriculum Group members: Marc Behrendt, […]