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Welcome to the virtual gathering place for Natural Families. A “Natural Family” is any family who values and uses the natural world as a place for playing, growing, and learning. Natural Families believe that children who spend time in nature are happier, healthier and smarter, and aspire to share their experiences with other families.
Website: http://www.childrenandnature.org/movement/naturalfamilies/
Location: Worldwide!
Members: 239
Latest Activity: Sep 10, 2020
The Natural Family's forum is designed to connect families virtually, giving space to share ideas and ask for suggestions, where families can be engaged, supportive and encouraged. Here, we discuss and ask questions about using the natural world as a playground for our kids, whereby connecting with nature on a regular basis, they will harvest the seeds of lifelong stewardship in and for the natural world.
It is our hope that this forum will help grow the movement and inspire more families to enjoy the wonders of nature, either with a family nature club, with friends, or on their own! This is a great place to get more information on how to start a family nature club if you’re interested, too. Peruse the topics here and jump in with your own questions and contributions often.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the C&NN Connect site.
The goal is to encourage more families to connect their children with nature and to provide a forum where Natural Families can share their ideas, experiences and views.
Please participate actively, and encourage others to join. Get together face-to-face as well when you can!
You'll find tools and resources on the Natural Families home page and throughout the larger Children & Nature Network website.
If you're looking for tools and resources you'll find them on the Natural Families home pages and throughout the larger Children & Nature Network website.
Dear All, We are launching a new program supporting adult teachers and facilitators of nature and learning experiences. We begin with a workshop on October 7, 2017 in White Plains, NY:Nurturing…Continue
Started by LoraKim Joyner Jul 26, 2017.
Hello everybody! I'd like to invite you to participate in a new project to raise awareness about Family Nature Clubs. To participate, just start tagging your Instagram posts with #familynatureclub.…Continue
Tags: media, awareness, natural, families, social
Started by Jason Sperling Jan 22, 2016.
https://youtu.be/DI1kuraW7ToA great time learning and exploring at our local dairy farm. www.naturebec.orgContinue
Tags: learning, nature-based, farm, dairy
Started by Deanna Fahey Nov 29, 2015.
In my search for good nature-based literature for my 6 and 8 year old boys, I recently rediscovered a fantastic resource we have right here with C&NN. Where Nature Meets Story has reignited my…Continue
Started by Janice Swaisgood. Last reply by Deanna Fahey Nov 6, 2015.
Our very own Cheryl Charles will be presenting at the ONLINE Chiildren and Teen Health Summit that begins Monday, November 3rd! The event is online, and you can listen whenever you want during that…Continue
Started by Carla Atherton Oct 31, 2014.
This morning I was getting my haircut at a salon downtown, and I started looking around the room. All of the available reading material consisted of either beauty or home-cooking magazines. I was…Continue
Tags: Inner, Beauty, Health, Women's, Raising
Started by Emily Kent Sep 15, 2014.
Looking for a fun and meaningful activity for kids this summer?Check out what could be the FEEL GOOD video of the year! It is…Continue
Tags: sing, connectedness, connected, dance, nature
Started by Dave Room Jul 18, 2014.
Hi all.Just wanted to let you know of a way to get kids out there in nature. It involves a smart-phone so that may just be the encouragement they need!I've recently created a resource (…Continue
Started by Stephen Bradley. Last reply by Stephen Bradley Jun 4, 2014.
Attention Family Nature Club Leaders and Zoo-Lovers!There is a wonderful grant opportunity that would foster a partnership between your Family Nature Club and your local AZA accredited zoo/aquarium!…Continue
Started by Janice Swaisgood May 10, 2014.
Hey there Natural Families and Family Nature Club Leaders!Wanted to be sure you are aware…Continue
Started by Janice Swaisgood. Last reply by Julie Osborn Garner May 4, 2014.
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I made a Nature Time Calendar in an attempt to connect with the natural world in a more visceral way: I wanted a calendar that would reflect a physical experience of the changing seasons, and it had to be different enough to get me out of my comfort zone with time.
So calendar pages start and end with the new moon, not the month! Also includes: constellations, meteor showers, Native American names for each moon, seasonal nature facts (lots of science here), inspirational quotes, what regional produce is in season, and more.
Since we launched in March 2015 we have sold over 80 "Children at Nature Play" signs - to nature centers, nature-based preschools, wildlife refuges, children & nature advocates, etc. Learn more about the sign that sparks a conversation about connecting children to nature - and order one! - at natureplaysign.com.
Children at Nature Play signs are ready to order! Use them to raise awareness in your community about the importance of connecting kids to nature.
Passionate about connecting kids to nature? Please share my Tee Spring t-shirt campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of children playing in nature. If interested in ordering a t-shirt or sharing the link on your Facebook page, here's the link: http://teespring.com/natureplaysign
Thank you! - Michael Barton
https://www.facebook.com/SlowChildrenAtNaturePlay
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exploring-Portlands-Natural-Areas/15...
Just popping in to say hello! Looking forward to connecting and reading your posts. You can also find me at http://tinypeasant.com/ where I blog about learning and living with my four kiddos, and also share and sell learning resources, many of which engage children in the natural world.
Please check out my post: Party in Nature With Your Kids
Great news! The film, Project Wild Thing, is now available online - it's may be something you would enjoy as it's about rebranding nature to encourage parents and children to spend more time outside http://vimeo.com/ondemand/projectwildthing
I just wanted to post a link to my most recent blog.... I hope you enjoy it.
You don't have to "Go" anywhere to enjoy nature!
http://fanclubdad.blogspot.com/2013/11/you-dont-have-to-go-anywhere...
Please join our Natural Families Network Coordinator, Janice Swaisgood, and many others for a FREE webcast:
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Thurs., 9/19, 1pm ET
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