BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Children & Nature Network - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Children & Nature Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003429 CREATED:20250118T005059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T214631Z UID:10000118-1739372400-1739376000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Expanding Equitable Nature Access Through Youth Employment and Programs (Recording) DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nDedicating positions in youth summer employment programs to expanding nature connections; and\nExpanding summer and after-school nature connection programs with a focus on equity\, ensuring children of color or those experiencing poverty or other barriers have access to nature programs.\n\nThis session will highlight actionable 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 doing these actions in your community\, consider joining the Action Challenge in order to gain recognition for your efforts. \nThis 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. \nWho should attend? Ideally\, anyone looking to increase children’s access to nature in their community and are curious about the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you’re unsure about how your local goals may align with the Action Challenge\, or aren’t sure if your cross-sector team might be eligible\, contact Christian at christian@childrenandnature.org. \nLearn more about the Action Challenge and how to register at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge. \nIf you can’t join us live\, go ahead and register for the event\, and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately 2 weeks after the event. \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/expanding-equitable-nature-access-through-youth-employment-and-programs/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/NECOMMS_asset_rect_blue_leaves_lg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003429 CREATED:20250311T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T205212Z UID:10000119-1744210800-1744214400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Engaging Institutional Leadership for Nature-Based Strategies (Recording) DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. Shirley Green\, Commissioner at the City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services\, will share insights on the importance of building partnerships with local leaders. This session will explore practical strategies for securing leadership buy-in\, whether you’re seeking a pledge of support\, advancing policy actions or strengthening coalition partnerships. Bring your questions for real-time problem-solving as we discuss how leadership engagement can help advance your nature-based goals and how you can gain local and national recognition for your community’s efforts. \nThe session highlights the Coalition Builder and Children and Nature Connector actions as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. Learn more about the Action Challenge\, how to register and how to receive recognition for your efforts to increase access to nature at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge. \nWho should attend? Anyone looking to increase children’s access to nature in their community or looking for opportunities to receive recognition for their efforts on a national scale.  \nBrought to you by Nature Everywhere Communities\, an initiative of The Children & Nature Network\, National League of Cities and KABOOM!. \nIf you can’t join us live\, register for the event and a recording will be shared over email.  \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/engaging-institutional-leadership-for-nature-based-strategies/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/NECOMMS_asset_rect_blue_leaves_lg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTAMP:20250708T003429 CREATED:20250408T202136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202136Z UID:10000120-1747094400-1747439999@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION: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 \nWhen 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. \nFormerly known as the Inside-Out International Conference\, the Nature Everywhere Conference brings together cross-sector leaders from around the world to advance programs\, practices and policies for advancing equitable access to nature everywhere children live\, learn and play. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Conference 2025 CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/StPaul-MN-skyline-riverfront-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20250708T003429 CREATED:20250506T193640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193640Z UID:10000121-1747440000-1747526399@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Day 2025 DESCRIPTION: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 taking place in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul\, and beyond. Check back often for updates! URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-day-2025/ LOCATION:Conference 2025 CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/StPaul-early-morning_iStock-1788301488.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003429 CREATED:20250514T235314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T224034Z UID:10000122-1749301200-1749308400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Learn to Nature Journal with John Muir Laws (Recording) DESCRIPTION: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.\n–John Muir Laws \nOrange Page by Kate Rutter \nNature journaling offers numerous benefits\, including enhanced observational skills\, improved mental and emotional well-being\, and a deeper connection to the natural world. It can also boost cognitive functions like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally\, nature journaling can reduce stress and anxiety\, and foster a sense of awe and wonder. \nPond Page by Yvea Moore \nJoin award-winning artist\, author\, educator and scientist\, John Muir Laws\, for a two-hour hands-on live virtual class where he will share his best tips and tricks for nature journaling learned through his 40 years of teaching and illustrating. This class is geared towards children ages 8+\, parents\, caregivers\, educators and anyone looking to pass this knowledge onto others. Children under 8 are welcome to participate with an older person’s help. \nTo get the most out of this offering\, have the following equipment with you when you login: \n\n\n\nUnlined notebook or paper\nSharpened pencil\nNature space or object\nCuriously and wonder\nBonus: watercolor or colored pencils\n\n\n\nTomato Page by Fiona Gillogly \nThis event is part of our Families Together in Nature program\, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers\, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! \nCheck out the resources shared during the event. 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