Nature Clubs - A Time for Everyone to be Outside!
“What if parents, grandparents, and kids around the country were to band together to create nature clubs for families? What if this new form of social/nature networking were to spread as quickly as book clubs and Neighborhood Watches did in recent decades? We would be well on our way to true cultural change.”
-- Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder."
-- Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder."
What is a Family Nature Club?
Get outside regularly with your family and friends. Pick a nearby park, nature area, or your own backyard to explore -- enjoy nature and good company. Meet regularly and call it a Family Nature Club. This is a great way to make time for nature in our busy world. Encourage questions and exploration. Learn about nature together - no one has to be an expert.
Start Your Own Family Nature Club
C&NN Nature Clubs for Families Tool Kit:
Do It Yourself! Do It Now! provides inspiration, information, tips and resources for those who are—or who might be—interested in creating a Nature Club for Families. Download the Toolkit Tips, Inspiration, and Resources for Starting Your Own Family Nature Club. Quick Steps To Start
1 - Pick a time to meet - perhaps once per month. 2 - Invite a few friends or family to meet you at a nearby park. 3 - Relax, hang out, enjoy good company and explore nature. 4 - Encourage people to bring a friend to the next gathering. 5 - Let us know you are out there and we will put you on the website. No one has to be a nature expert. Download the toolkit (above) for more details provided by the national Children & Nature Network. |
Family Nature Clubs in IndianaJoin an established Family Nature Club! Click here to view our list of Indiana FNC's!
Already part of a Family Nature Club? Register it below so we can add you to our list and share resources & successes! |
