NLI Newsletter – February 2022

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NLI Newsletter –February 2022

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Creating environments for healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come.

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Natural Learning Initiative

February 2022

Support our mission in the year ahead to provide healthy outdoor environments for successful child development.Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in 2022!

Children play on a nature-based playground with accessible features, including a ramp and open spaces.

Spring Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments certificate registration is now open!

Registration is open for the upcoming Spring section, February 14 – May 6, 2022. The self-paced online course consists of 8 modules and is worth 2.4 CEUs.

Live webinar on biophilic design featuring outdoor nature-based solutions for all ages, presented by Robin Moore, NLI, Feb. 3, 2-3:15 p.m. EDT.

PlayCore Webinar

NLI’s Robin Moore will be presenting on Biophilic Design: Nature Based Solutions for All. Experience the research and inspiring international examples emphasizing nature’s multiple positive impacts on health and wellbeing. This event provides a CEU. Register here using the code: NETWORK

Online Short Courses

Register now for the Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS) and Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments Quality Tool (COLEQT) training courses. Learn how these tools can
be used to guide quality improvements in children’s outdoor play and learning environments to promote healthy child development.

Outdoor play area with accessible seating, natural elements, and child-friendly design, promoting educational and inclusive play.

Webinar promoting outdoor play and nature-based child environments, featuring speakers from Natural Learning Initiative and NC State University.

Policy Evaluation Network (PEN) Webinar

NLI’s Dr. Deepti Adlakha and Bria Sledge will be presenting on Policies and practices reconnecting children to nature as a part of PEN’s Early Career Network Webinar Series on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. Join them by registering here.