Nature Clubs - A Time for Everyone to be Outside!
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“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! |