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Inviting Teachers to Join
We have an Educators Expo coming up next month and Leave No Child Inside would like to encourage more teachers to become Natural Teachers. Does anyone have any special materials or tips to share…Continue
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Betsy Townsend replied to Jørn Lundme's discussion I need informations to create a Danish C&NN in the group Local Grassroots Campaign News and UpdatesBetsy Townsend replied to Jacob Francis's discussion Encouraging Non-outdoor Teachers in the group C&NN Natural Teachers Network"Has anyone tried inviting teacher groups to a a fun overnight or weekend at a local camp? In our city, many of the reluctant teachers are those who did not grow up with nature and just don't "get" the whole idea of outdoor…"
Betsy Townsend replied to Alina Stefanescu Coryell's discussion Creating a community garden. in the group C&NN Natural Teachers Network"The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati has been doing community gardens for 35 years and has a 12 class Community Garden Development Training program. Perhaps they can share information/materials with you on-line. Their…"
Betsy Townsend replied to Alina Stefanescu Coryell's discussion How to get our community involved in the battle against the bypass. in the group Alabama Nature Network"We have only had one situation like this and we probably had somewhat of an advantage in our success because the space was adjacent to a school so we could make a strong link to the children/nature issue. Wish I had better advice to give, but…"
Betsy Townsend left a comment for Stephannie Kennedy"Welcome, Stephannie! So glad you have joined us. I think you will enjoy the site."
Betsy Townsend commented on Marilyn Wyzga's group Grassroots Campaign Coordinators"Congratulations, Margie!"
Betsy Townsend left a comment for Campbell Jolly"Hello, Campbell! thanks for contacting me. Would you like any materials for this event? Bill has probably already offered, but if not, I am happy to provide you with Grow Outside Guides, information about what we have done in Ohio…"
Betsy Townsend commented on Marilyn Wyzga's group Grassroots Campaign Coordinators"Since the C&NN is also trying to track success of the movement, maybe a good starting place would be the questions in the Grassroots Survey. It's on the website under Research and Publications - the questions are in the back. No…"
Betsy Townsend replied to Marilyn Wyzga's discussion how to manage a campaign in the group Grassroots Campaign Coordinators"Great idea, Marilyn! We had somewhat of an advantage in that we have two long-standing grassroots initiatives - Cincinnati since 2006 and Central Ohio since 2007. More recently, initiatives grew up the Miami Valley (Dayton area),…"
Betsy Townsend posted an eventGreat Outdoor Weekend at Various Greater Cincinnati venues
September 26, 2009 to September 27, 2009
Great Outdoor Weekend - an entire weekend of FREE family activities at Greater Cincinnati's finest nature venues.
Betsy Townsend replied to Chip Donahue's discussion So glad to be a part of the Grassroots Leadership Conference!"Nothing like the Milky Way to put things in perspective, huh? There's already some discussion about allowing for more "outside time" next year, when we can all collect our thoughts, relax and just enjoy a visit with each other."
Betsy Townsend left a comment for Chip Donahue"So glad that you and Ashley are involved with C&NN! Love that "just do it" spirit!"
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- I am the co-chair of Greater Cincinnati's Leave No Child Inside initiative and a current board member of the Children & Nature Network.
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