Children & Nature Network
The Children & Nature Network, a US-based nonprofit, believes that regular outdoor experiences are essential for children's healthy development. In fact, a growing body of research shows that time in nature makes kids healthier, happier, and more successful in school.
We support and mobilize a global movement of leaders, educators, practitioners and parents working to increase equitable access to nature so that children–and the natural world–can thrive. We envision a world in which all children, regardless of race, income or geography, have access to the proven benefits of nature where they live, learn and play.
Visit childrenandnature.org to sign up to receive Finding Nature News each month–and join the children and nature movement today!
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
Natural Playgrounds in Brazil
How to Care Less
Connecting Military Families to the Outdoors
Creating Regenerative Libraries
Advancing Equity in Children's Access to Nature
Building a Sense of Place and Civic Mindedness
Expert Panel - Natures Role in Healing Trauma
A Model Partnership
Its All About Relationships
Expert Panel - Building a More Powerful Movement
Creating Culturally Responsive Youth Programs
Licensed Forest Preschools
Lessons from the Forest
Hike it Baby
Inside-Out Conference Opening remarks
Yolanda Renee King remarks
When Nature Play Isn't Enough
Artful Counterstories by Black and Brown Youth
4-Step Formula for Change
#NatureSoWhite
2025 Nature Everywhere Conference Highlights
A Conversation with Dr Jane Goodall and Richard Louv
Appstinence – Less Screen Time for More Green Time
What It Takes for Youth to Thrive: The role of nature, community and culture in well-being
Nature and Climate in Early Childhood: The profound power of nature for the developing brain
Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection: 2025 Prize Presentation to CJ Goulding
Keynote Presentation: Diane Wilson
Introduction of Diane Wilson by Kachina Yeager