Educational Expeditions

08/17/2024

Sarah Milligan-Toffler, president and CEO of the Children & Nature Network, was recently interviewed by The Washington Post to discuss the extensive research supporting the mental health benefits of children being in nature.

Milligan-Toffler highlighted how numerous studies have found that kids living in greener environments have better moods, higher self-esteem and more resilience. Research also shows that long-term exposure to nature reduces stress and anxiety in children and lowers their levels of aggression.

Read the Washington Post article here, or visit the Research Library on our website to explore more of nature’s science-backed benefits.
https://wapo.st/3yjUouU

08/17/2024

It still feels like summer but Fall is just around the corner!! our favorite time of the year to run nature Camp All Children in the Woods. While leaves are turning yellow the forest floor is full of wild flowers. The weather is perfect and the kids are eager to play outside!
Contact director Mariana Altrichter [email protected] for registration forms and details. Don't wait too long, it fills up fast!

03/18/2024

Come join us at the Earth Day celebration! Nature Camp "All Children in the Woods" will have a booth with lots of interesting "nature" things to share.

03/16/2024

Another fabulous Nature Camp filled with laughter, adventure, discoveries, treasures, games, songs, art, and a little bit of snow!

01/30/2024

10/14/2023

10/14/2023

Our last day of camp was so fun! an amazing sunny day, with lots of giggling, playing, exploring, and even making friends with tarantulas... We worked on empathy, developing a connection with nature, and learning about the other species with whom we share our beautiful Prescott Area. We will miss these kids! Hope to see them in the Spring break camp.

10/13/2023

What a great day we had at nature camp today! Prescott College students came to visit and led many super fun activities and games; kids learned about millipedes and lizards, didn't stop running and laughing, rescued (stuffed) animals, and shared our love for nature.

10/12/2023

SO MUCH FUN AND LEARNING AND NEW FRIENDSHIPS DEVELOPING

10/05/2023

Same trees, same rocks, same girl... just different clothing style...10 years later

10/04/2023

Can't wait to spend our 10th anniversary in the woods, with some of these kids now as my Counselors in Training!

10/02/2023

Our little inspirational NACHER poets...

10/01/2023

Exactly 10 years ago, this dream came true- spending time in the beautiful Ponderosa Pines, learning, exploring, developing empathy and care, and making lots of friends!
Celebrating our 10-year anniversary!

09/28/2023

According to the National Wildlife Federation, children are spending half as much time outside as they did 20 years ago.

Inspired by author and Children & Nature Network Co-Founder, Richard Louv ’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside week was born to help bridge the gap between children and nature.

From September 24 - 30, make it your mission to take a child outside! It's a time to celebrate the joy of kids having unstructured play in the great outdoors, shine a spotlight on fantastic outdoor destinations, and share easy, accessible activities for all.

Get outside!
https://bit.ly/467DkUl

09/28/2023

We still have three open spots!

09/25/2023

What a gift to give our kids: "bright and happy thoughts, contentment and peace of mind".

And the best news is that these gifts cost nothing -- just time outside!

If you're looking for activity ideas to spend more of fall outside -- including autumn leaf crowns and wreaths -- don't miss our post and resources. [Free printable at the end of the post.]

https://getthekidsoutside.com/autumn-outdoor-activities-for-kids/
https://shop.getthekidsoutside.com/collections/autumn