Thursday, June 10 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT What might racial healing look like for the movement to connect children and nature? Join Dr. Gail C. Christopher and daughter, author Heather McGhee for a stirring conversation on the impacts of systemic racism seen in the distribution of parks, equitable access to green space, and […]
Through Cities Connecting Children to Nature, an initiative of the Children & Nature Network and the National League of Cities, we have seen individual cities across the U.S. successfully implement […]
Tuesday, May 11 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST Intentional integration of youth development with nature experiences amplifies the benefits of each and produces new outcomes for youth to reach […]
Explore the Thriving Together framework and learn about transforming inequitable systems and developing shared commitments to well-being.
Meet up with fellow leaders in the movement to connect children and nature at our next Networking Mixer.
Explore the best practices in creating inclusive messaging and effective communications to support children and nature programs.
This workshop will focus on skill and capacity building for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Join Children & Nature Network as we kick off 2021's quarterly networking mixers. This informal virtual event offers some time to connect with others in the children and nature movement. C&NN staff will offer a brief welcome and then attendees will move into smaller breakout rooms to meet and connect with others. We'll shake up […]
Join the Children & Nature Network and Alana Institute for a special screening of the new film, The Beginning of Life 2: Outside, followed by a Q&A with internationally renowned director Renata Terra. Genuine connections between children and nature can revolutionize our future. But is this still possible in the world's major urban centers? Scientific […]
12:00 a.m. CST November 10 through 11:30 p.m. CST November 12, 2020 The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through compelling, never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary from Swedish director Nathan Grossman. Starting with her one-person school strike for climate action outside the Swedish Parliament, Grossman follows Greta—a shy student with Asperger’s—in […]
Integrating youth development programs and nature experiences amplifies the benefits of each and produces new opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. Join Search Institute, C&NN and community-based leaders from Grand Rapids, MN and Atlanta, GA to explore “what works” in supporting young people’s growth and development and to consider learning that might be […]
Libraries exist in neighborhoods across the country and serve as vital community hubs for information and connection. They also present a unique opportunity to serve as venues to connect children and families to nature. These quarterly calls for Cities Connecting Children to Nature participants and public library and park professionals explore Nature-Smart Library planning, implementation, […]