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Kids Together Park – 25th Anniversary

The park and NLI Demonstration Site in Cary, North Carolina is reaching its 25th anniversary!  With the help of Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) at NCSU, we have developed two new innovative teaching tools based on the space:

NC State Delta: Outdoor play area with nature-based child environments, colorful play structures, and accessible pathways.

Kids Together Park – Matterport Tour

Using state-of-the art LIDAR 360-camera Matterport technology, we have created a browser-based, 3D scan version of Kids Together Playground! Explore now and discover NLI media that has been strategically placed around the space.

Playground with picnic table, wildflowers, and playhouse; accessible outdoor learning environment.

Kids Together Playground – Virtual Environment

A talented team of developers at DELTA have created an intractable browser-based virtual re-creation of the toddler play area of Kids Together Park. Learn about playground design with voice recordings from NLI’s own Robin Moore!

Print Media

The NLI’s academic publications and printed books serve as guiding lights in fostering environments where children flourish. Authored by experts like co-founder Robin Moore and Nilda Cosco, these works offer blueprints for integrating nature seamlessly into learning spaces, empowering architects, educators, and policymakers alike.

local foods: childcare canter production gardening series cover

Gardening with Young Children Resources

Child engaging in outdoor play, surrounded by nature, promoting health and learning in a child-friendly environment.

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Summary of Child Care Regulations

Research brief on naturalized early childhood outdoor learning environments, highlighting benefits of nature-based play and educational playground design.

Research Brief: Impact of Naturalized Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Providers

Children play on a "Dragon" playground structure in a community park, promoting outdoor learning and health.

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! The Case for Young Children

primary pathway surrounded by flowers on either side

National Play Value Plant Database

Preschool Outdoors: Best Practice Toolkit (2nd Ed.)

view of the "microfarm" with high-rises in the background

Rethink Outside: Getting Kids Outdoors as Early as Possible

UNICEF necessity of urban green spaces for children's optimal development cover image

The Necessity of Urban Green Space for Children’s Optimal Development

Nature Play at Home

Video Media

NLI’s videos showcase our mission in action by harnessing the power of visual storytelling. From vibrant playgrounds to serene outdoor classrooms, each frame encapsulates the transformative potential of nature-infused learning environments, transcending language barriers to inspire viewers worldwide.

Outdoor playground with children playing, picnic tables, and a wooden shelter, promoting natural learning and accessibility.

Free the Kids – Dirt is Good

What nature teaches children | Nilda Cosco | TEDxRaleigh

Halal food cart on city sidewalk; children play near statue, stroller, and trees.

Elements of Urban Form

Children explore nature with teacher in outdoor classroom, engaging in hands-on learning.

Outdoor Classrooms

Children engage in outdoor activities, learning about gardening at A Safe Place Childcare, Raleigh, NC.

Weeding, Planting, & Watering – NLI Short

Children in orange shirts explore fresh kale on a table, promoting outdoor play and nature-based learning.

Connecting Natural Learning Environments to Farm to Child Care

Looping pathway in lush greenery, inviting outdoor play and nature-based learning.

Looping Primary Pathway

Children create a fairy garden using natural materials like rocks, leaves, and flowers on a green mat.

Creating a Fairy Garden

Two children play among greenery and red flowers in a natural setting, promoting outdoor exploration and learning.

Playgrounds to Outdoor Learning Environments

NC State: Children and adults examine and sprout seeds outdoors, promoting nature-based learning.

Examining & Sprouting Seeds – NLI Short

Interactive Media

The Hub’s collection of website resources are designed to immerse users in the world of biophilic play and learning environments. These digital offerings include interactive tours, virtual experiences, comprehensive online databases, and other innovative tools.