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Alice Hohl

Did you all see the cover of time this week? It's about OverParenting

They quote Lenore Skenazy of New York City - she has a blog called FreeRangeKids. I've spoken with her on the phone before. Lots of common connections between our issues and this one.

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http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1940395,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1940395,00.html

Posted by Alice Hohl on November 25, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

Juliet Robertson

An email I received that I thought you might enjoy reading

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930's 1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's and early 80's !

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, raw egg products, loads of bacon and processed meat, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes or cervical cancer.

Then after that trauma, our baby cots were covered with bright coloured lead-based paints.

We had no childp… Continue

Posted by Juliet Robertson on November 24, 2009 at 9:17am — 1 Comment

Becs Hoskins

We need your vote!

As we ramp up our Canadian efforts to build the children and nature movement, we've entered a contest and we need your help to get us there! Here are the details!

1. Go here: http://tinyurl.com/yh6dbcg
2. Log in,
3. then go to "Environment & Conservation"
4. and scroll down to "Inside OUT - a natural revolution for children and families" and cast your 3 votes by clicking on the little 'vote' button under the tallied vote number!



THANKS!

Becs Hosk… Continue

Posted by Becs Hoskins on November 20, 2009 at 2:37pm — 1 Comment

Avery Cleary

Pogo Park Restoration Rallies a Neighborhood

I love Rich’s idea of button parks! and people’s personal connection to creating them.

Pogo Park, in Richmond, California, is another inspiring example of neighbors engaging
neighbors to put their hearts into the restoration of a small inner city park and creating safe
access to the park with a Yellow Brick Road. This community venture is restoring the neighborhood as well as the park.

Read about the community planning process and the amazing transformation taking shape.… Continue

Posted by Avery Cleary on November 17, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Richard Louv

Is there a “Button Park” in your future?

Remember the special place in nature that you had as a child — that wooded lot at the end of the cul de sac, that ravine behind your housing tract? What if adults had cared just as much about that special place as you did, when you were a child?

In the spirit of the Do it Yourself, Do it Now philosophy of the Children & Nature Network, here’s an idea whose time may be coming: the creation of “nearby-nature trusts.” Land trust organizations could develop and distribute tool kits, and perhaps… Continue

Posted by Richard Louv on November 16, 2009 at 3:50pm

Alice Hohl

Do you know about the "Music for the Movement?"

Did you know.....?

Professional singer and songwriter Jenny Morgan has produced a CD of songs for the Children & Nature movement. These are available for purchase online. Because she is extremely dedicated to the movement (and is founder of the Leave No Child INSIDE Central Ohio Collaborative) she can work out affordable licensing agreements for you to use the music in promotional DVDs, TV ads, Web sites, etc.

Please visit www.NatureNeedsKids.comContinue

Posted by Alice Hohl on November 16, 2009 at 8:56am

Chip Donahue

David Sobel: This one was for you!

Yesterday morning, twelve cars travelled up the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Peaks of Otter. Looking back at the long line of cars was only a foreshadowing of the fun that was about to happen. Big kids, little kids, and some brave parents took on the challenge of getting to the top.

Here’s a reference:
http://www.kidsadventuring.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=26&pos=2
That’s the top fr… Continue

Posted by Chip Donahue on November 15, 2009 at 6:59pm — 1 Comment

Elena Takaki

Governor letter to Secretary Duncan

The deadline for Governors to sign onto Governor O'Malley's letter urging Education Secretary Arne Duncan to support the No Child Left Inside ammendment is November 20th. So far, O'Malley is joined by Governors from CT, KS, OH, VI, NM, WI, ME, OR, KY, IL, WI, CO and VA. Governor Schwarzenegger’s office has expressed support for NCLI, but has not yet signed on to the letter.

If you have any questions, please contact me. The letter is inserted below:

July 10, 2009

The Honorable Arne Duncan
Secr… Continue

Posted by Elena Takaki on November 12, 2009 at 12:36pm — 1 Comment

Elena Takaki

Partnership for Children in Nature Work Plan

Maryland has released its annual Partnership for Children in Nature Work Plan. This plan outlines short-terms goals that can be achieved with existing funds. Although times are tough for states, the urgency to get our kids connected to nature remains. The annual work plan aims to accomplish some of the recommendations put forth by the Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature. For more information, please visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/cin/

Posted by Elena Takaki on November 12, 2009 at 12:28pm

Nancy Herron

Sign of the times - Sesame Street Changes

I'm watching Sesame Street for the first time in 20+ years -- Today the theme is habitat, and Big Bird is trying to decide if he's going to migrate. A Black-bellied whistling duck is doing a parody on The Maltese Falcon. There are activities for parents and teachers http://www.pbs.org/parents/sesame/activities.html Michelle Obama is planting a vegetable garden. Kids are learning how to leap like a frog.

Cheryl says that the CEO of… Continue

Posted by Nancy Herron on November 11, 2009 at 7:42am — 1 Comment

 
 

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Children and Nature News

First Ever Youth Congress on Children and Nature Held in Wyoming

The First Wyoming Youth Congress on Children and Nature was held at Teton Science Schools in Jackson, WY on October 15-18, 2009. Students representing Wyoming’s 48 school districts were invited to convene in a structured setting to voice opinions, share visions, and identify new ideas related to their connection to the outdoors. These youth leaders were empowered to effect change across the state of Wyoming by inspiring other youth, parents, teachers, and decision-makers to take action.

Benefits of “Park Prescriptions” Noted in Washington Post

Support within the medical community is growing for the the use of nature experiences as a healing aid. Physician Daphne Miller, writing in the Washington Post, notes that doctors around the country are medicating their patients with nature in order to prevent (or treat) health problems ranging from heart disease to attention deficit disorder.

North Face Launches PlanetExplore in Denver

The North Face recently announced the Denver launch of PlanetExplore, the new online community that connects people to the outdoors by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and events. As part of PlanetExplore, North Face partnered with local Denver organizations that promote outdoor participation, including Big City Mountaineers and the Colorado Mountain Bike Association.

Counselors Encouraged to Incorporate Nature into Therapy

The connection between nature and mental health is the focus of a lengthy article in the October issue of Counseling Today, the journal of the American Counseling Association. Citing the many benefits of nature experiences, the article advises youth counselors in particular to incorporate nature into their therapy.

Twilight Event to Raise Awareness of No Child Left Inside

Friends of Newton Parks in Newton County, Georgia, has organized a special evening event at a local park to raise awareness of the No Child Left Inside movement. Twilights at Chimney Park on December 6 will feature light displays, music, storytelling, a puppet show, and refreshments.
 

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