Join our February Peer Learning Network event, where speakers from Great Outdoors Colorado’s (GOCO) Generation Wild Coalition share 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 children of color […]
Civic and institutional leaders can play a critical role in expanding access to nature for all children by serving as champions and sponsors of a community’s vision and goals. Engaging these leaders alongside community members can create powerful institutional backing for your project. Dr. Shirley Green, Commissioner at the City of Rochester Department of Recreation […]
Join us in downtown Saint Paul at the RiverCentre on May 13-16, 2025 for the largest gathering of children and nature advocates in the world When children spend time outdoors, they are healthier, happier and more successful in school. But over the past few generations, childhood has moved indoors, disconnected from the proven benefits of […]
Nature Everywhere Day takes place annually, the Saturday following the Nature Everywhere Conference in and around the city where the conference is held. We highlight low-cost and free nature-based family-friendly outdoor activities happening throughout the community. We uplift and amplify the work of our local partners on the ground. In 2025, Nature Everywhere Day is […]
Keeping a nature journal is a learnable skill that can change our lives forever, opening doors to mindful attention, curiosity, wonder, beauty, connection, peace, and joy. –John Muir Laws Orange Page by Kate Rutter Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural […]