News
A Nationwide Movement Takes Root!
Since the book's publication, it's been exciting to witness how Last Child in the Woods has inspired No Child Left Inside initiatives in twenty-seven states. Companies including Subaru and REI; associations such as the Sierra Club, The Trust for Public Land, and The Nature Conservancy; and the U.S. Department of the Interior have all recognized the importance of Louv's work and are now embracing and promoting its message. Find a Children and Nature movement near you!
Recent News
- April 2008: Children & Nature Network launches First Annual Children & Nature Awareness Month.
- April 2008: U.S. National Park Services celebrates National Parks Week with a special edition of Last Child in the Woods.
- February 2008: Berkeley Breathed reveals that Opus the Penguin has nature-deficit disorder when Opus needs to be yanked away from his Xbox.
- February 2008: Richard Louv is interviewed in an article in U.S. News & World Report, Why Kids Need A Big Dose of Nature.
Resource Guide
We’ve compiled helpful resources for parents, teachers, and community leaders to help them encourage children’s enjoyment of the great outdoors. More.
