Check out these cool resources for busy families:

• Parent's Network! - stay involved in and informed on area events, environmental issues and fun, outdoor activity ideas.
• Nature Net Centers - Get the scoop on all the Nature Net sites in south central Wisconsin.
• Nature Net News - a fun and informative FREE e-newsletter sent monthly as a benefit to joining Nature Net's Parent's Network.  Keeps you informed on area events, provides nature craft ideas and fun outdoor facts. 
• Nature Book Nook - Suggestions on books, trail guides and fun reading to engage the senses and exploration of the outdoors.
• Nature Passport - Explore the wonders of various Nature Net sites this summer with your Nature Passport.  This at-your-leisure nature scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family!
• Environmental Adventures Family Guide - an all-inclusive guide to Nature Net sites, designed especially for families.  Order your free copy today.
• Guide to Keeping Kids Curious
• Things to do outside - A Nature Net Idea List

Find out why nature is so important for your child:

• Nature Deficit Disorder - Check out this brief segment on the growing problem of Nature Deficit Disorder in children!
• No Child Left Inside - A group dedicated to getting legislation passed to help fund outdoor learning activities in both at school and in non-formal environmental education centers.
• Children and Nature Network - A national effort to encourage and support those working to reconnect children with nature, with links to the latest news and research in the field.
• Special Edition - Nature Deficit Disorder - A wonderful page from education.com filled with links and information for curious parents who want to know about, and prevent, Nature Deficit Disorder.

Other Resources:

• Cool Kid Web Sites
• Wonder what your kids are learning in school? Here’s a Guide to Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, with the Nature Net programs that fulfill them. Includes not only Environmental Education, but Math Science, English and Language Arts.

 Nature Net is a proud member of the No Child Left Inside coalition
 to connect kids with outdoor nature experiences

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