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1. From the One-Hour Field Trip to a Nature Preschool.

Author

Bailie, Patti Ensel

Subjects
NATURE study, EARLY childhood education, EARLY childhood educators, LEARNING, CLASSROOM activities, NATURE centers, PARTNERSHIPS in education
Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of nature education in early childhood education in the U.S. It states that nature education provides children with authentic learning experiences. It notes the barriers in the introduction of children to nature including limited classroom science experiences. It offers types of partnerships between early childhood programs and nature centers which illustrates how they can work together, learn from each other and help children in making positive connections to the natural world.

Published
2010

2. In Texas, Monarchs Flutter and Admirals Alight.

Author

Glusac, Elaine

Subjects
*TRAILS, *NATURE centers, *NATURE study, *NATURE trails, *NATIONAL security, *BUTTERFLIES, *BIRDS
Abstract

The article presents information about the nature trails along the Rio Grande in Texas that are home to roughly 500 species of birds and 300 varieties of butterflies. The area is being threatened by the proposed Secure Fence Act that calls for a fence to be erected along the U.S. - Mexican border by 2008. Homeland Security issued a statement saying they are trying to take environmental concerns into consideration when they make their decisions regarding border security.

Published
2007

3. The Wilds of Learning.

Author

Graeber, Laurel

Subjects
*ACTIVE learning, *NATURE centers, *NATURE study, *NATURE conservation, *NATURE reserves, *LEARNING
Abstract

Highlights the interactive learning programs conducted at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood, New Jersey from August 27--29, 2004. Nature trail; Family scavenger hunt; Nocturnal Creatures Hike.

Published
2004

4. Birders Find Everything Else Under the Hot Sun.

Author

Carroll, Kathleen

Subjects
*NATURE study, *NATURE centers
Abstract

Reports on the summer 2001 nature experience of some selected teenage New Yorkers vacationing at Camp Mariah, one of the five camps in New York City run by the Fresh Air Fund.

Published
2001

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