Daily outdoor play makes kids happier, healthier and smarter!
Daily outdoor play makes kids happier, healthier and smarter!
PARKS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXPERIENCES – Ohio has a rich history of providing outdoor experiences, recreational opportunities and nature education. State and local parks, nature centers and recreation centers provide close-to-home opportunities for children to experience nature. Traditional nature camps allow children to be immersed in the natural world for extended periods of time. Zoos […]
Parks Strategy 4: Field Trips Read More »
PARKS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXPERIENCES – Ohio has a rich history of providing outdoor experiences, recreational opportunities and nature education. State and local parks, nature centers and recreation centers provide close-to-home opportunities for children to experience nature. Traditional nature camps allow children to be immersed in the natural world for extended periods of time. Zoos
Parks Strategy 3: Increase Awareness Read More »
PARKS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXPERIENCES – Ohio has a rich history of providing outdoor experiences, recreational opportunities and nature education. State and local parks, nature centers and recreation centers provide close-to-home opportunities for children to experience nature. Traditional nature camps allow children to be immersed in the natural world for extended periods of time. Zoos
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PARKS, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND EXPERIENCES – Ohio has a rich history of providing outdoor experiences, recreational opportunities and nature education. State and local parks, nature centers and recreation centers provide close-to-home opportunities for children to experience nature. Traditional nature camps allow children to be immersed in the natural world for extended periods of time. Zoos
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The Sandusky County Parks District is participating in a movement called “Leave No Child Inside” to encourage children and their families to enjoy the outdoors…. Read more
Sandusky County LNCI activities make the news Read More »
Hi Everyone! Here is the long awaited Ohio Environmental Literacy Plan that a group of us have been working on for 2 years now. See the link to the plan AND to an accompanying survey below. If you have a chance to review it, any feedback you can offer via the survey would be much
Environmental Literacy Plan Draft needs YOUR input! Read More »
http://www.childcareexchange.com/eed/view/2933/ “Schools nationwide have rushed to supply their classrooms with computers, and many policy makers say it is foolish to do otherwise. But the contrarian point of view can be found at the epicenter of the tech economy, where some parents and educators have a message: computers and schools don’t mix.” This surprising assertion appeared
Strong statement by Google parents re: natural materials vs computers for children! Read More »
http://www.mywebtimes.com/ MyWebTimes.com “We will leave no child inside,” Gov. Pat Quinn said outside Starved Rock Lodge as he proclaimed Sunday to be “Starved Rock State Park Day” in honor of the …
Governor Involvement from other states: Illinois Read More »
ORLANDO, Fla. – A new analysis of recent eye health studies shows that more time spent outdoors is related to reduced rates of nearsightedness, also known … www.leavenochildinside.com/…/more_time_outdoors_may_re…
More Time Outdoors May Reduce Kids’ Risk for Nearsightedness … Read More »
No Child Left Inside Summit will be held February 25th from 1-4 PM at the Fifth Third Conference Room at Cox Arboritum MetroPark Our Children are in danger from lack of contact with the outdoors as documented in Richard Lowv’s Book, Last Child in the Woods. Local agencies and individuals have formed the Miami Valley
Miami Valley No Child Left Inside Summit Read More »