Leave No Child Inside – Greater Cincinnati was founded in order to educate the community that time spent in nature is essential to the physical, mental and emotional health of all children. Because obesity is one of the most pressing issues facing the health community today (26% of children between the ages of 2-5 are [...]
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News from the Children & Nature Network
- GRAND IDEAS! 21 Great Ways Grandparents and Grandfriends Can Connect Kids to Nature May 1, 2013 Richard Louv
- ON ANGEL MOUNTAIN: In a Place Beyond Facebook, Time Stops April 28, 2013 Richard Louv
- NATURE: A GRANDPARENT’S BEST FRIEND April 28, 2013 Avery Cleary
- THE FORESTS WHERE WE LIVE: Six Life & Death Reasons We Need Our City Trees April 19, 2013 Nancy J. Hughes
- CHILDREN & NATURE BELONG DOWNTOWN: Let’s Create a New Vision April 16, 2013 Mary Vogel
For Parents and Mentors
The new edition of Leave No Child Inside--Greater Cincinnati's Grow Outside Guide to Outdoor Play is available on-line. In addition to the original articles on The Child Friendly Backyard, Fun Ideas for Kids and Zip To It listing of parks and greenspaces, the latest edition also includes a section on Nature for All Abilities and an expanded list of resources for parents.
Click here to view the Guide as a booklet, or here to download the pdf.
We invite you to visit our Parents Page by clicking the tab at the top of the page.
Click here to view the Guide as a booklet, or here to download the pdf.
We invite you to visit our Parents Page by clicking the tab at the top of the page.
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Research shows that spending time in nature makes kids happier, healthier and smarter. Reading is probably the single most important skill for achievement in school and success in life. So, why not combine the two? The Children & Nature Network’s Where Nature Meets Story is a place for parents and educators to find fun, outdoor [...]
Spring is here and that means families will be on the look-out for fun things to do in Greater Cincinnati. For activities at area parks, nature centers and other outdoor venues, including your own home, check out these on-line resources: Green Umbrella: A calendar of regional programs and events from hiking to green energy symposiums. [...]
Programs that get kids moving safely through neighborhoods are integral to healthy communities and assist in connecting kids to nearby nature. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national program designed to assess conditions and facilitate in improving them so students are able to safely walk and bike to school. The program engages community partners in [...]
Since the publication of Last Child in the Woods in 2005, countries around the world have acknowledged that children are increasingly disconnected from nature. In September of this year, more than 10,000 people representing the governments of 150 nations and more than 1,000 non-governmental organizations met in Jeju, South Korea for the World Congress of [...]
September 22-23 Over 120 Free Outdoor Activities Click on logo for details One year after founding the Children & Nature Network, Richard Louv challenged Grassroots Leaders with this request: “No platitudes – we need action!”. We are proud that Leave No Child Inside – Greater Cincinnati responded to that call, as evidenced by the wide [...]
Throughout our community, organizations like Leave No Child Inside, Green Umbrella, We Thrive!, Go Vibrant! and Closing the Health Gap are working in a variety of ways to engage Cincinnatians in a healthy and FUN lifestyle. A growing number of you are responding to the call, literally moving our community toward better health. Nowhere was [...]
Mill Creek Greenway Trail Mill Creek Restoration Project just dedicated the Mill Creek Greenway Trail, a 1.5 mile trail located on Spring Grove Avenue with the trailhead next to the Old Timber Inn. The creation of this trail was a learning experience for many area students who helped in its construction. It includes gardens, public art [...]
Armleder Park Trail Connection This trail opened with a dedication ceremony on June 14 and connects the Otto Armleder Park (which includes a great dog park, by the way), with the Lunken airport bike trail. The connection gives you 8 miles of trail to walk or bike – great for the whole family. An interesting [...]
With the release of the 2011 Grassroots Leadership Survey, the Children & Nature Network provides us with evidence that our work and that of grassroots initiatives across the country is having an impact. Results from the survey were analyzed and reported by an independent evaluator as a follow-up to a 2009 baseline survey designed to [...]
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