Connecting the World’s Children with Nature

11/18/2005

Connecting the World’s Children with Nature

Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.
Zig Ziglar

The World Forum Foundation is excited to announce the Working Forum on Nature Education for Young Children which will take place at the Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska on October 16 - 19, 2006. At this meeting, early childhood educators, environmentalists, community planners, and environmental designers are called together to effect changes that make developmentally appropriate nature education a sustaining and enriching part of the daily lives of the world’s children.

During this highly interactive conference, a team of educators, environmentalists, and designers from 25 nations will guide participants through learning from innovative nature education models and exploring collaborations across professions. Topics to be addressed include:

Why is Nature Education Crucial?
How Can Nature Education Serve as a Force for Positive Change?
How Can Early Childhood Educators, Environmentalists, and Designers Work Together to Make Nature Education a Positive and Sustaining Part of Children’s Lives?
How Can We Create Outdoor Classrooms that Work for Children?
How Can We Support Teachers and Parents in Providing Nature Education Experiences?

If you are involved with an innovative nature education initiative with young children that you would like to tell us about, or would like to become involved as a project partner, contact us at [email protected].

To view the full press release for the Working Forum on Nature Education for Young Children, go to http://mail.ccie.com/wf/WF_NE_PR2.pdf

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