NLI Newsletter – November 2022

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NLI NewsletterNovember 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

NEWSLETTER

November 2022

NC State logo on red background, symbolizing outdoor education and nature-based play.
Wooden raised garden bed with lettuce, covered by clear plastic, promoting outdoor play and nature-based learning.

Extending the Growing Season

Building a cold frame is a great way to extend the growing season, allowing earlier seed germination and protection of plants from early frost well into fall and
winter. In southern latitudes, some edibles – such as greens and herbs – may continue growing throughout the winter with the benefit of cold frame protection… learn more

Two women smile in front of a presentation on promoting healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood through naturalized outdoor play and learning environments.

NLI session at the 2022 NC Extension State Conference

NLI presented a session led by Laura Lloyd and Bria Sledge at the 2022 Extension State Conference, Greensboro, NC, October 2022. Aimed at demonstrating the impact of diverse, naturalized environments in early childhood facilities, the session emphasized…. learn more

Rash Field Park Recognized

The first phase of Baltimore Inner Harbor Rash Field Park, includes two innovative play areas designed by a Mahan Rykiel Associates (MRA) team, including NLI, which won two awards from Baltimore ULI (Urban Land Institute): the People’s Choice Award, selected by popular vote, and the WaveMaker Award, recognizing community need… learn more

Children play in sand at a nature-based playground with rocks and greenery, part of the ULI Baltimore Wavemaker Awards.
NC State student rides scooter on brick pathway, promoting active transportation and outdoor learning.

Micromobility Research with SPIN

NLI Director Deepti Adlakha has been awarded a research contract to study micromobility across the NCSU campus alongside fellow colleagues. This study will focus on the behavior of both drivers and e-scooter riders with the goal of developing improvements to safety and the user experience… learn more

Thank you for continuing to support our mission!

Donate to NLI's Development Fund for outdoor play & nature-based learning.

https://ncchildrenandnature.org

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(919) 515-8345

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