Hands-on gardening with young children has so many benefits—for the children, the adults who care for them, and the communities they live in. Incorporating gardening into early care and learning … Read more
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Bringing Nature within Reach through Community Partnerships
When community-based, mission-aligned organizations come together to create innovative opportunities for young children and their families to get outdoors and into nature, wonderous things happen! With the support of a … Read more
Betty’s Pre-school and Child Development Center: A Center of Community and Heritage
Nestled in the heart of St. Stephen, South Carolina, Betty’s Day Care and Pre-school, affectionately known in the community simply as Betty’s, stands as a testament to dedication, community, and … Read more
Centering Community in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, located just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recognized as the first urban national wildlife refuge in the Southwest. Managed by the U.S. … Read more
ECHO Elevates the Field at Local and National Conferences
Professional conferences provide a platform for like-minded organizations and professionals to come together to advance communication and collaboration around shared priorities that help shape the future of any given field. … Read more
ECHO Q&A: Rocky Mountain Children’s Discovery Center
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) is a National Wildlife Federation program that emphasizes the need for our youngest children to have daily, quality access to nature. Today, the amount of … Read more
What is a Naturalized Outdoor Learning Environment?
The Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) program was created out of necessity; a necessity for all young children to have daily access to quality outdoor learning, creating a lifelong affinity … Read more
Spring into Nature – Getting Kids Active and Engaged with the Outdoors
As the sun begins to shine and the snow slowly melts, parents and kids everywhere are anxious to get outside and enjoy the start of spring. The weather warms and … Read more
Rocky Mountain Region: 2017 In Review
At the National Wildlife Federation we strive to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world. This means we have the distinct pleasure of connecting people … Read more
