Nature near and far – reflections on integrating children, nature, and the city
The recent publication, Children, Nature, Cities (Murnaghan and Shillington, eds., 2016) is a wonderful compilation of reflections and critical analyses of the interpretations of nature in the city, and children’s experiences of both. Using the...Read more
Connecting children to nature initiative builds off Madison city programs
A pack of Sherman Middle School students gathered in a circle at Warner Park to share their constructions of cattails, grass, mud and sticks. Anke Keuser, a doctoral candidate in the Nelson Institute’s Environment and Resources...Read more
Children in nature begins in Madison
The City of Madison is on course to start an exciting initiative. With a planning grant of $25,000 from the Children & Nature Network in partnership with the National League of Cities Institute for Youth...Read more
Grants awarded to get kids outside in Washington
Governor, Jay Inslee, announced today that more than $940,000 in grants will be awarded for programs in 15 counties statewide to help get kids outdoors and connect with nature and their communities. The No Child Left...Read more