Nature Explore is a national nonprofit program of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, which works collaboratively with a network of organizations throughout the nation. Their goal is to help nature become an integral, joyful part of children’s daily learning.  Nature Explore provides research-based workshops, design consultations and resources created to support programs as they continue to connect children and families to the wonders of nature.

The Nature Explore program supports your important efforts to connect children with nature by offering:

 

Designing Nature-Rich Spaces That Support Community Connection and Change

Presented by: Jeff Lindstrom and Heather Fox
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Must be present to win a DOOR PRIZE!

 

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How Natural Outdoor Classrooms Can Help Address Behavioral Challenges and Support Children’s Well-Being

Presented by: Tina Reeble
Date: April 26, 2017
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded. The recording is now available.

 

 

 

Heart-Centered Leadership: a People-Centered Approach for Inspired Nature-Rich Work Environments

Presented by: Tina Reeble and Heather Fox
Date: May 2, 2018
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded. The recording is now available.

 

 

 

Creating Nature-based Classrooms: Breaking the Aesthetic Code of Early Childhood Environments

Presented by: Sandra Duncan and Jody Martin
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded. The recording is now available.

 

Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You!

Presented by: Kay Albrecht, Ph.D., Halcyon Reese-Learned and Sharon Young
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded. The recording is now available.

The Joys and Challenges of Managing Nature-Based Programs

Presented by: Rachel Larimore
Date: March 18, 2020
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded. The recording is now available.

Heart-Centered Leadership: Create an Inspiring Work Environment With a People-Centric, Nature-Based Approach

Presented by: Tina Reeble and Heather Fox
Date: August 12, 2020
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Must be present to win a DOOR PRIZE!

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Supporting Teachers in Nature-Based Programs

Presented by: Sheila Williams Ridge and Sarah Sivright
Date: March 10, 2021
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Engineering with Nature: Learning and Communicating through Construction Play

Presented by: Tina Reeble and Kirsten Haugen
Date: August 25, 2021
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Growing Natural Outdoor Preschool Classrooms to Scale: LA Unified School District’s Bold Approach

Presented by: Dean Tagawa, EdD, Ranae Amezquita, MS and Kirsten Haugen, MA
Date: December 8, 2021
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool Classroom

Presented by: Dr. Patty Born Selly
Date: June 15, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Thriving Plants, Thriving Programs, Thriving Children

Presented by: Jill Primak, ASLA, CLARB
Date: August 10, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Removing Barriers in Play to Include All Children

Presented by: Mike Huber, MAEd
Date: August 11, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Inclusive Sensory-Rich Nature Play for Children’s 7 Senses

Presented by: Jena Ponti Jauchius, PLA, CPSI
Date: May 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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