Kids
Boy in Tree

Throughout the Learning With Nature Idea Book, you'll confirm the importance of nature in the daily lives of children and get a clear understanding of how to best create your outdoor learning space.

Nature Explore Club

What You'll Find Inside the Learning With Nature Idea Book

  1. Ten Guiding Principles based on Dimensions field-testing and research
  2. Factors to consider that will make your site unique
  3. Thoughts on how, and with whom, to work in your community
  4. Design concepts by leading landscape architects
  5. Sample ideas on how to utilize the guiding principles with spaces of varying sizes
  6. Creative ideas for challenging, existing spaces
  7. How Nature Explore Classroom Certification makes a difference
  8. Colorful photos throughout the book illustrate how these field-tested ideas work for children

Large or small, public or private, a tiny budget or unlimited funding, urban or rural setting, warm or cold climate, the Learning With Nature Idea Book will help you bring life-changing experiences to children. Together you will reconnect with the joys of the natural world. Read more…