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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20240223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240131T222237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T065657Z UID:10000107-1708693200-1708696800@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Babies\, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Nature (Recording) DESCRIPTION:It’s never too early to introduce children to the outdoors. The benefits of nature engagement for young children (ages 0 – 5) relate to all areas of growth and development including physical\, mental\, social-emotional and cognitive. And these benefits apply to all children\, including children with adverse childhood experiences and children with differing abilities.  \nParents\, caregivers and early childhood educators can play an important role in enhancing young children’s connection with nature. In this event\, Alexis Burroughs\, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and certified Forest Therapy guide\, Jessica Carrillo Alatorre\, Executive Director of OutGrown and Gabriel Pickus\, Founder & Executive Director of InDiGO: Inward Discovery Grows Outdoors will share tips on how to prepare for the elements\, tangible tools for nature play\, whole-child centered learning with nature as the teacher\, how to facilitate a guided forest walk for your family or preschool class\, and more!  \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nAlexis Burroughs Alexis has a background in early childhood education and has been teaching children’s yoga for more than 10 years. And a Young Children’s Yoga and Movement method teacher training program is in the works. At her studio\, Funky Monkey Yoga\, she also teaches several adult classes including iRest® Yoga Nidra – a tool that may be helpful in healing from PTSD\, childhood trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, insomnia\, and stress. When she is not in her studio Alexis can be found outside. She is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) certified guide who offers outdoor guiding & forest therapy guided walks to Families with young children and Preschool classes. \nJessica Carrillo Alatorre Jessica is the Executive Director of OutGrown (formerly Hike it Baby)\, a national\, community led nonprofit she has helped build from the ground up over the last decade with the goal of helping families of all kinds spend more time outside together. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University. Jessica is committed to building a future where the outdoors is a welcoming\, accessible space for all families to enjoy\, regardless of their identity or ability. It is her belief that by building towards a more welcoming and inclusive vision of the outdoors\, we can work towards a world where more people have the opportunity to fall in love with nature from birth and grow into people who work to protect the natural wonders of this planet we are all a part of.\nGabriel Pickus Gabriel is a visionary non-profit leader\, healing-centered educator\, intercultural bridge-builder and InDiGO‘s Founder and Director. He has strived toward social and educational justice with over one hundred organizations and thousands of young people across Baltimore City since 2009. As a trained community organizer and award-winning education reformer\, he has served in cross-sector initiatives for holistic education\, youth employment\, police accountability\, reducing youth incarceration\, clean water\, healthy parks\, and clean air. While directly serving Baltimore City’s youth and teachers in the classroom and out-of-school time\, he has advocated for systemic changes to the educational system that increase access to holistic and outdoor education through research\, professional development\, and policy advocacy.\n\nLeave the event feeling comfortable and empowered to get outside with your little ones! \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 Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/babies-toddlers-preschoolers-in-nature/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/FTiN_Feb24_graphic_EVENTBRITE-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240410T014642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T170522Z UID:10000109-1713448800-1713452400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook Relaunch DESCRIPTION:The Youth Outdoor Partnership is excited to launch a new and refreshed version of the Policy Playbook. This improved Playbook shares tools and inspiration to promote equitable outdoor access for all youth. We’ll explore the latest state-level policy updates\, winning coalition-building strategies\, and exciting new success stories with a panel of youth outdoor policy leaders. \nThis webinar is presented by Youth Outdoor Partnership members including the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators\, Children & Nature Network\, North American Association for Environmental Education\, and Nuestra Tierra. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/youth-outdoor-policy-playbook-relaunch/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/YOPP-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240308T051537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T230612Z UID:10000108-1714136400-1714140000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Just Grow! Gardening with Kids (Recording) DESCRIPTION:Gardening not only connects children to nature\, it engages all five senses\, encourages healthy eating\, develops math and science skills\, teaches patience and responsibility\, creates environmental stewards and is a great way for families to spend time together! \nDuring this event Kashon DuBose\, Founder and Executive Director of Cultivators and Sonya Harris\, Master Gardener and Founder and CEO of The Bullock Garden Project will share the work they are doing with their communities\, hands-on gardening activities that parents\, caregivers and educators can facilitate with children – even if they have a small space and poor soil conditions\, and sage advice on how your family can get the most out of garden and farm projects. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nKashon DuBose Kashon is the Founder and Executive Director of Cultivators\, a nonprofit that provides in-school\, after-school and community center programming for elementary and middle school students. He is also the chief operating officer at a nonprofit school support organization. A father of two\, Kashon strives to create a comfortable environment for children\, allowing them to express their interests in a safe space. A Bronx resident\, Kashon has experienced the power of nature in supporting his own emotional health and is passionate about sharing that with Bronx youth. \nSonya Harris Sonya is a Master Gardener\, former special education teacher\, and founder of the award-winning Bullock Children’s Garden in Swedesboro\, New Jersey. She established the nonprofit\, The Bullock Garden Project to assist schools and community organizations who serve youth who are at-risk\, receive special education services\, and/or are low-income or food insecure\, to establish gardens. These gardens not only teach across the curriculum but inspire careers as future green industry leaders. Sonya loves spending time gardening with children and teaching others how to grow healthy food at home. She is passionate about helping educators learn the fun and ease of incorporating garden-based education throughout the curriculum.\n\nLeave the event with a plan and desire to get your hands into some dirt! \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 Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/just-grow-gardening-with-kids/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/FTiN_JustgrowEVENTBRITEF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20231222T041728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T221018Z UID:10000055-1716854400-1717199999@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us in Madison\, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Monona\, May 28-31\, 2024 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/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/Madison-city-lakes_sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20231222T044754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T040117Z UID:10000056-1717232400-1717254000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Day DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest gathering of children and nature leaders is coming to Madison May 28-31\, 2024 for the Children & Nature Network’s Nature Everywhere Conference. More than 700 cross-sector leaders will explore best practices for connecting children to the proven benefits of nature everywhere they live\, learn and play. \nNature Everywhere Day will bring all of the energy and enthusiasm for nature connection from inside the conference out into the Madison community for a day of celebration and family fun! \n\n\n\nDate & Time:\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday\, June 1\, 2024\n\n\nWhere:\nOur Nature Everywhere Day headquarters will be located in downtown Madison\, which is home to the Dane County Farmers’ Market – America’s largest producers-only farmers’ market with hundreds of vendors and more than 20\,000 visitors every Saturday. A variety of free Nature Everywhere activities will be happening across the Madison area.\n\n\nActivities:\nActivities for all ages and abilities will include:\n● 2024 Vitamin N Challenge launch\n● Nature play spaces\n● Birding and naturalist walks\n● Nature-based arts and crafts\n● Outdoor yoga\n● Hikes\, bikes and water-based activities\n● Classes and tips from outdoor experts\n● Free or discounted access to nature-based family destinations\n● Activities in parks and natural areas\n● Discounts at local outdoor retailers\n● More to come!\n\n\nInterested?\nJoin us as a sponsor – or share your nature-based activity or service. Contact Devin Cowens at conference@childrenandnature.org today! URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-day/ LOCATION:Conference 2024\, Madison\, WI CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/Madison-Aerial-Capitlol-Dwntwn_sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240702T145357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T162625Z UID:10000110-1721916000-1721919600@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Community Action Challenge Information Session (Recording) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal session to discuss how your community can become a Nature Everywhere Community through the Action Challenge. Nature Everywhere staff will give an overview of the Action Challenge process and will answer any of your questions. This session will provide an introductory overview of how your community can be recognized for advancing children and nature strategies. This informational session is not required to register for the Action Challenge but we recommend communities watch to gain a better understanding of the expectations. \nNature Everywhere Communities builds on what we’ve learned from the Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative\, through which municipal leaders have been advancing equitable access to nature since 2014. Nature Everywhere Communities is an expansion of this work\, recognizing that we need leaders from city government\, education\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, community organizations and the private sector to drive systems-level change. \nWho should attend? Ideally\, the three individuals who will make up the cross-sector team will attend or watch the session. However\, we recommend at least one individual from the team attend. \nLearn more about the Action Challenge at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-action-challenge \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-community-action-challenge-information-session/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/NECOMMS_101sesh_graphics_EVENTBRITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240716T144530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T035412Z UID:10000111-1723035600-1723039200@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Vitamin N: Inspiration & Innovative Strategies from Brazil / Vitamina N: Inspiração e Estratégias Inovadoras do Brasil (Recording) DESCRIPTION:School\, work and busy schedules can make it hard to find time for nature. The Vitamin N Challenge can help. Inspired by Richard Louv’s book\, “Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life” you can design a challenge that fits your lifestyle and schedule. \nNeed some inspiration? During this event Ana Carol Thomé\, Founder of Ser Criança é Natural will share innovative strategies she has developed to provide opportunities for all children in Brazil to connect with the natural world. She will be joined by Laís Fleury\, Head of Partnerships and Nature Portfolio at the Alana Foundation. Their conversation will leave you excited to incorporate new approaches and resources into your outdoor activities. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nAna Carol Thomé Ana is a social entrepreneur and nature advocate who uses social media to inspire children across Brazil to develop positive and enduring relationships with nature. She promotes nature engagement through her website\, Instagram (@sercriancaenatural)\, Facebook and YouTube channel\, reaching a combined audience of over 159\,000 viewers. Thomé is the founder of the educational organization Ser Criança é Natural\, leading the field of children’s nature-related initiatives and content in Brazil. She also promotes nature-based education in schools through her “More Nature in Schools” program and “Nature Schools Network”. By guiding administrators and teachers on how they can create green spaces and outdoor classrooms. Learn more by reading her Inspiring Leaders profile.\nLaís Fleury Laís has 2 daughters\, more than twenty years of experience as a social entrepreneur and has been a Fellow of Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs since 2003. Over the last 9 years\, Laís has been working for Alana\, advocating for the right of every child to connect and have access to nature. She currently serves as the Head of Partnerships and Nature Portfolio at the Alana Foundation\, holds the position of Co-chair US for the global movement #Natureforall\, is part of the executive council of International School Groups Alliance (ISGA) and is part of the Expert Advisory Board of the Earthshot Prize. She also holds a postgraduate degree in the theme\,”The Time and Voice of Children: Anthropological and Poetic Listening to Childhood.”\n\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 Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead\, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources\, ideas\, questions\, insights – and to cheer each other on! \nPlease note: This event will be conducted in Portuguese\, with live English translation available. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/vitamin-n-inspiration-and-strategies-from-brazil/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/FTiN_VitNheaders_EV@2x_V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T150000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240805T184018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T162501Z UID:10000112-1723816800-1723820400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community Info Session (Recording) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal session to discuss how your community can become a Nature Everywhere Community as a Fall 2024 Accelerator Community. The 2024 Fall Accelerator Community application process is by invite only. This session will provide an introductory overview of the criteria that communities should meet in order to be invited to apply to the Accelerator cohort. Nature Everywhere staff will give an overview of the application and selection process and will answer any questions. We recommend communities watch the information session prior to submitting an interest form. Learn more about the 2024 Fall Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community process at www.childrenandnature.org/nature-everywhere-accelerator/ \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-accelerator-community-info-session/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/NECOMMS_asset_rect_blue_leaves-Accel_lg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T130000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240924T171158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T224121Z UID:10000114-1728043200-1728046800@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:An In-Depth Conversation on Key Takeaways and Implications of How Green Schoolyards Create Economic Value (Recording) DESCRIPTION:National League of Cities and Children & Nature Network will take an in-depth look at the new report “How Green Schoolyards Create Economic Value.” The conversation\, moderated by NLC’s Dr. Robert Blaine\, will primarily feature report author Rob Grunewald\, with additional insights and perspective from Jordan Twardy from the City of Dearborn and Priya Cook from C&NN. \nEconomic development\, public health\, and climate resilience professionals will gain insights into evidence from the first analysis of an urban\, public\, districtwide schoolyard conversion and the additional research encouraging a cross-sector rethink of 2 million acres of public land distributed across villages\, towns\, and cities. \nSpeakers: \n\nRobert Blaine\, Senior Executive and Director for the National League of Cities’ Leadership\, Education\, Advancement\, and Development (LEAD) Center\nPriya Cook\, Director\, Director\, Green Schoolyards and Communities\, Children & Nature Network\nRob Grunewald\, Economics and Public Policy Consultant\nJordan Twardy\, Economic Development Director\, City of Dearborn URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/an-in-depth-conversation-on-key-takeaways-and-implications-of-how-green-schoolyards-create-economic-value/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/10_4-NLC-Webinar-Title-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20240927T194534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T223623Z UID:10000115-1728486000-1728489600@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature Everywhere Communities Peer Learning Network: Coalition Building DESCRIPTION:Join our October Nature Everywhere Action Challenge Communities Peer Learning Network (PLN) event\, where our presenters will focus on our Coalition Builder actions. These actions include engaging your community using an equity lens. The actions help ensure that children of color and children experiencing poverty — children who have been historically excluded from having regular nature access — are included moving forward. \nThis public PLN event gives you a glimpse into what support is available to you\, if you were to join the Action Challenge. The PLN is designed to offer our Nature Everywhere Communities the support\, resources\, and network they’ll need to advance their community’s efforts. By staying involved in the PLN\, teams strengthen their ability to create lasting change in their community. Peer learning calls\, facilitated by staff\, allow for deep dives into specific tools to support Action Challenge teams on their Nature Everywhere journey. The format includes a presentation featuring other community teams with time for discussion and reflection. \nNature Everywhere Communities builds on what we’ve learned from the Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative\, through which municipal leaders have been advancing equitable access to nature since 2014. Nature Everywhere Communities is an expansion of this work\, recognizing that we need leaders from city government\, education\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, community organizations and the private sector to drive systems-level change. \nWho should attend? Ideally\, anyone looking for an opportunity to become a Nature Everywhere Community. 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 \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-everywhere-communities-peer-learning-network-coalition-building/ 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:20241203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20241114T185541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T222321Z UID:10000116-1733230800-1733234400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Change is Coming: 2024 Youth Outdoor Policy Trends & 2025 Advocacy Strategies (Recording) DESCRIPTION:The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership is a collaboration of leading national organizations working across sectors to ensure that all children have access to high-quality outdoor experiences and environmental education. Every year\, we publish an Annual Trend Report that shares innovative policies to encourage legislators\, advocates\, communities and youth to replicate\, rethink and collaborate to build equitable youth outdoor opportunities. Together\, we’ll explore the latest state-level policy updates from 2024\, winning coalition-building strategies\, and exciting advocacy strategies for 2025 with a panel of youth outdoor policy leaders. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nDavid Beard\, Director of Policy & Government Affairs\, Children & Nature Network. David was previously the Policy & Advocacy Director at School’s Out Washington where he facilitated SOWA’s advocacy efforts\, including educating policymakers and working with providers and stakeholders to secure more funding and better policies for the expanded learning field. Throughout his career\, David has been an advocate for children and families. After working as the Policy Director at the Washington State Council for Children and Families\, he spent five years at the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Maryland Advocates for Children and Youth\, both dedicated to education policy issues ranging from pre-k access to student discipline reform. In his free time\, David loves exploring one of the world’s most beautiful urban areas and hiking in the Cascades. \nMegan Fink\, the Partnerships & Policy Manager\, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Megan began working in the field of environmental education over a decade ago. Megan brings a robust\, place-based\, outdoor education background to the NAAEE team. She has built enduring working relationships across the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science and Biology\, Megan began her career as an Environmental Educator at the North Carolina Aquariums before joining the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in 2011. Through several program management positions with CBF\, she led students\, teachers\, school administrators and environmental professionals in ecological\, cultural and historical investigations of the Bay. She also managed a statewide leadership program for high school students\, teaching them how to become environmental advocates at the local\, regional and national levels.\nGrant Gliniecki\, Outdoor Policy Coordinator\, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators. Grant is passionate about outdoor education\, recreation\, and public land access. Their approach celebrates how outdoor policy can help us find shared values on complicated environmental issues while promoting equity\, opportunity\, and health for all. He is especially interested in identifying our opportunities and responsibilities to support environmentally committed tribal government legislators\, reaffirm tribal sovereignty\, and promote awareness of treaty obligations at local\, state\, and federal levels. Grant holds a Community Sustainability M.S. and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Community Sustainability\, both at Michigan State University. He lives in Nkwejong  // Where the rivers meet (Lansing\, MI)\, where he founded and serves as President of Giitigan\, an Anishinaabe Community Garden nonprofit sharing Anishinaabe food\, language\, and science through urban gardening. They love hiking\, canoeing\, porcupine quillwork\, sugarbushing\, and especially gardening.\nJanice Marchman\, Senator\, Vice Chair of the Education Committee and Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee\, Colorado State Senate. As a parent\, school board member of a 16\,000 student school district and largest employer in Loveland\, and now as a public school teacher\, Janice understands the needs of students and parents. She knows the challenges working families face to make ends meet\, and she empathizes with our retired neighbors who struggle to afford their property taxes and health care. Janice is dedicated to serving as a voice for Colorado’s working communities. In her role as an elected official\, Janice serves as a member of her community who understands what it means to struggle under financial hardship\, who has felt what it is like to be without representation\, and who will give a voice to the values of working families and parents. Janice is committed to supporting policies that address homelessness\, help those with behavioral health conditions\, address financial hardship\, develop jobs and living wages\, increase affording housing\, deliver quality health care for all\, and preserve our Colorado way of life.\nKendal Scott\, Outdoor Education Lead\, Nevada Department of Outdoor Recreation. Kendal Scott (she/her) is the Outdoor Education Lead for the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation\, where she manages the Nevada Outdoor Education & Recreation grant program and works to uplift outdoor education opportunities across the state. She has over a decade of experience developing outdoor environmental education programs and facilitating experiential learning for youth in California\, Nevada\, Utah\, Idaho\, Washington\, and Alaska. She received her MS in Parks\, Recreation & Tourism from the University of Utah and also holds a BS in Recreation Management. Kendal enjoys backpacking trips in search of wildflowers\, playing dress up in thrift stores\, snowboarding\, and paddling Western waters.\n\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. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/change-is-coming-2024-youth-outdoor-policy-trends-2025-advocacy-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/YOPP_Dec3_Socials_EVENTBRITE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 CREATED:20241119T022500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T232444Z UID:10000117-1733929200-1733932800@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Understand Your Community’s Resources Through a Landscape Scan (Recording) DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to better understand your community’s assets and opportunities to further children and nature strategies? If so\, then mapping your community’s landscape can further your efforts by better understanding the local resources\, assets\, gaps and barriers to connect children to nature. \nJoin our December Peer Learning Network event\, where our presenters will share strategies to help you build a clearer picture of where you can make the most impact. Conducting a landscape scan of relevant policies\, stakeholders\, programs and experiences will help you better understand the assets\, opportunities\, resources and barriers in your community. We will be joined by team members from Nature Everywhere Communities who will share their first hand experience and lessons learned. \nThis activity is an important Coalition Builder action as part of the Nature Everywhere Communities Action Challenge. If you are interested in expanding children’s access to nature and are doing a landscape scan\, consider joining the Action Challenge in order to gain recognition for your actions. \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. \nIn partnership with: URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/understand-your-communitys-resources-through-a-landscape-scan/ CATEGORIES:Meeting 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:20250212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T003133 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:20250708T003133 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:20250708T003133 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:20250708T003133 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:20250708T003133 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. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/learn-to-nature-journal-with-john-muir-laws/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/FTiN_JohnMuirEvent_EVENTBRITE.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR