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Great Resources for connecting Kids with Nature (some local to NC):

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

Leaf Critters

Children and Nature Network

Wilderness Awareness School

Let's Go Outside!

The National Forum on Children and Nature

The National Wildlife Federation

The National Association for Environmental Education

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Holiday Gifts of Nature!

Condsider connecting kids with nature this holiday season.What a great opportunity we have this season to consider gifts that may just ignite a child's sense of wonder with the envionment and…Continue

Started Dec 5, 2009

Our older children need to connect as well

I work at a Community College which has six campus locations throughout the county. In an effort to increase awareness of nature and to get our students outside, we created a wildlife habitat on each…Continue

Started Nov 30, 2009

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Kids - future Stewards of earth

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Environmental Inspiration for Action

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Sustainability on Solid Ground

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Children and Nature

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Profile Information

Title or Role: Former Executive Director

Organization: Center for Sustainability at Central Piedmont Community College

Bio: Began a grassroots movement at our community college back in 2007 and with the help of others within the college along with regional partners, we've created an organization that has helped bring more attention to environmental issues in the Charlotte, NC region. The Center for Sustainability has won 6 state and local awards. See website for details.
www.cpcc.edu/cfs

In June of 2011, the college announced it would not be renewing my contract and my position ended, June 30th 2011.

Stewardship Advisory Council for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/InsideTheDepartme...

Vice President; Board Member; HAWK (Habitat And Wildlife Keepers)
http://ncwildlife.ning.com

National Wildlife Federation; Habitat Steward
http://www.nwf.org/volunteertypes/

Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Member
http://www.parkandrec.com/

Web site: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erniemclaney

Facebook Account: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1553746795

Family Nature Blog RSS Feed URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/emclaney?feature=chclk

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At 6:23am on March 31, 2010, Kathy Bull said…: Sorry you could not make the conference. I will send you the conference report so you can stay in the loop
We are especially excited about promoting some new initiatives including Natural Leaders and the Natural Leaders Network. Let me know if you get anything going in your area along these lines and we can help promote it. We are also looking to get some Family Nature Clubs established.

At 7:59am on February 27, 2010, Shannon Baer said…: Thanks for permission to use your video and I will send you a link when I post it up there!

Best Wishes, Shannon

At 7:52am on January 21, 2010, Kathy Bull said…: When is a good time to talk. I am happy to leave it as you created it. Let's talk soon-
Kathy

At 9:55am on January 18, 2010, Kathy Bull said…: I just saw that you put us (NC Children and Nature Coalition) up on the CNN Connect site- thanks so much. Would love to have your help with our marketing efforts - especially in re: to social media. Let's talk!
Kathy Bull
336-879-7286

At 3:12pm on December 24, 2009, Richard Louv said…: Welcome to C&NN Connect, Ernie.
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Suz Lipman commented on Ernie McLaney's group NC Children and Nature Coalition (NC CAN!)

"Hi All, Thought you might be interested in this NC story that was in Scientific American. The Outdoors as a World of Wonder for Kids: Local NC program is changing the way families experience…"

Aug 4, 2011

Suz Lipman commented on Ernie McLaney's group NC Children and Nature Coalition (NC CAN!)

"Great report from the first NC Children and Nature Summit. Sounds like exciting things were done and discussed. Good going! http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/reconnecting_kids_and_nature/"

Jun 22, 2011

Deb Dorsett Hanson commented on Ernie McLaney's group NC Children and Nature Coalition (NC CAN!)

"Hello. I'm a NC native living in Fl but planning a move back to NC in a year or so... Great to see this group on C&NN. Thanks for sharing..."

May 4, 2011

Ernie McLaney posted a video

Sustainability on Solid Ground

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A brief video about America's eneregy use.

Jan 8, 2011

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Ernie McLaney's Blog

1000 Members!

WOW! We are quickly approaching 1000 members on this network!

Time to make a member challenge to reach this milestone. Let's find more like-minded folks who care about connecting our kids to the wonders of nature and get them on board.

A few options of places to…

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Posted on September 14, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment