Led by a team of landscape designers and early childhood experts, we collaborate with diverse communities to bring nature play to young children and families.
Denver, CO
Joined October 2017
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Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
PAY PROVIDERS MORE! Over half of early educators rely on public assistance, and, on average, they make $13.51/hour (data: @CSCCEUCB). To make the model more equitable, we must commit to paying educators like the professionals they are. #ThankYouChildCare #ThinkBabies
Q4: More than 90% of child care providers are women, and 40% are people of color. In what ways did you see models of or movement toward a more equitable child care system? Or, how would you like to see change? #ThankYouChildCare
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Q4: More than 90% of child care providers are women, and 40% are people of color. In what ways did you see models of or movement toward a more equitable child care system? Or, how would you like to see change? #ThankYouChildCare
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
It takes a big heart to help shape little minds. #ThankYouChildCare! #ProviderAppreciationDay
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A4 If you want to explore further, view our racial justice webinar series, featuring honest dialogue with experts in the field about the mental health & health trauma that exists because of systemic racism. hubs.li/Q019Lpjz0 #ThankYouChildCare
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Today is #ProviderAppreciationDay! Skilled and dedicated early educators help our children learn and grow, supporting their healthy development with the skills they need to take on the world! Thank you to #childcare providers - the profession that makes all other work possible.
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#Minnesota still has a lot of work to do, especially since the pandemic exacerbated existing racial disparities. Community Solutions Grant Program is one promising policy for supporting young children. Need to continue to remove barriers for BIPOC educators. #ThankYouChildCare
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
If you need to win over the hearts and minds of your state policymakers to support #EarlyChildhoodEducation
being outside, connect them with places like Washington state who has made it happen!
Great ideas and points by @AlizaYair of @waDCYF at #ThriveOutside
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
And here's evidence of state-level government taking interest in outdoor learning possibilities for young children too! #ECE
From the @codepted at #ThriveOutside event:
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Here's anecdotal evidence of small #childcare centers making outdoor learning environments a reality!
"We are a small center... We wanted to create as many 'yes' 's as possible and so we said that outside, YES you can, jump, play and shout!" -Kim, #ThriveOutside
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
Okay, so we want young children to #ThriveOutside... but what does that look like in small, urban spaces?
Like this! And federal funding is available to support this in #earlyed!
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
"Time spent in high-quality outdoors spaces improves physical health, especially the immune system which has never more important than today. We know that children are 22% more likely to engage in moderate to vigorous activity playing outdoors." - From @echo_nwf
#ThriveOutside
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Get caught up on the May Education News, including information & links to the updated Schoolyard Habitats Planning Guide! Read now natwild.life/EcoSchoolsUSAMa…
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A study has found the cumulative loss of nearly 3 billion birds since 1970, a decline of approximately 29%. The staggering net loss of #birds shows the need for Congress to #bringbirdsback by passing the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. #RecoverWildlife
nwfaction.org/3BillionBirdsL…
Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) retweeted
.@RockyNPS rewards early visitors with spectacular sunrises. Pic courtesy of Ben Strauss #Colorado #FindYourPark
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William Jobes shares how he takes memorable photos of hummingbirds in his backyard. #birdphotography #photography
birdwatchingdaily.com/photog…
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A1:So many things! Including giving children the space and time to be present, be themselves and explore their passions. We believe deeply in exposing young minds to the many social and individual benefits of experiencing and creating art.#InsideDenver #CherryArts #Artforeveryone
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Thanks @denverpost @johnwenzel for giving the Patrick Dougherty installation at Chatfield Farms some love. The immersive sculpture opens Saturday, April 27. theknow.denverpost.com/2019/…
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Being in Nature for 20 Minutes Can Reduce Stress Hormones psychcentral.com/news/2019/0…
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A new program at @CUBoulder lets students earn scholarships for #college by taking sustainable action on campus. Read more from @Forbes bit.ly/2UrXg3B