Workshop Recording: Expanding Equitable Nature Access Through Youth Employment and Programs

During our February Peer Learning Network event, speakers from Great Outdoors Colorado’s (GOCO) Generation Wild Coalition shared how they have expanded equitable access to nature by dedicating positions in youth summer employment programs to expanding nature connections; and expanding summer and after-school nature connection programs with a focus on equity, ensuring access to nature programs for children of color and children experiencing poverty or other barriers.

This session highlighted practical steps that are important Children and Nature Connector Actions as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you are interested in expanding children’s access to nature and are already taking these steps in your community, consider joining the Action Challenge to gain recognition for your efforts.

This capacity-building event is part of the Nature Everywhere Communities initiative, a joint partnership between The Children & Nature Network, National League of Cities and KABOOM! to increase equitable access to nature everywhere children live, learn and play in 100 U.S. communities by 2025. Learn more about the Action Challenge and how to register at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge.

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