Check out some of these inspirational online tools to learn more about getting your family outside!
Children and Nature Network: The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children’s health and well-being.
Nature Rocks: Nature Rocks is a national program to inspire and empower families to play and explore in nature. Our mission is to make it easy for you to have fun in nature, and connect with others to do the same. We want all families in every city in America to see for themselves how much Nature Rocks. Your kids will be happier, healthier and smarter, and besides, it is generally free and a rockin’ way to create and share fun quality family time.
National Forum on Children & Nature: Kids have a basic right to a healthy, whole childhood. Despite advances in public health and medicine, however, children are developing chronic health conditions, such as obesity and depression, earlier and more frequently than ever before. Researchers suggest that the decline in children’s health is linked, in part, to their growing disconnect from nature and outdoor activity. Fewer kids today walk to school, spend significant time simply playing outside or regularly enjoy the great outdoors.
Active Kids Club: It all started with one woman hanging out flyers in the winter of 2006. She just wanted her daughter to have other kids to play with like she did when she was a kid, outside in all kinds of weather. Activekidsclub.com’s mission is to connect like-minded parents like you. That is why we have added a forum for parents to connect and exchange wisdom.
Take Me Fishing: Provides the tools to help people get started in the sport of fishing and recreational boating.
Go Explore Nature: Excellent blog related to getting kids outdoors!
Your Wild Child: Blog about connecting children and families with nature.
Play Outdoors: Neat online store specializing in children’s outdoor gear and apparel.
