History

Timeline

2008

March: No Child Left Inside Statewide Conference held @ NC Zoo, Asheboro

September: No Child Left Inside Statewide conference held @ Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh- Attendees call for the formalization of a state coalition.  Leadership Team established.

November – January: Leadership Team meets and develops the NCCAN! name, vision, mission & goals.

2009

March: Work/marketing plans developed; NCCAN! meets with national Children and Nature Network and becomes affiliate for N.C.

May: Logo created

June-September: Website and brochure developed

October: Website Launch event in Charlotte, NC.  Sierra Club and Richard Louv make guest appearance.

2010

February: Public Policy Workshop that was co-hosted with Environmental Educators of NC

March: 3rd Annual Conference; NC Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Adopted