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NatStart26 Call for Proposals
The 2026 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference Call for Proposals is open! This year's conference theme is Imagine If, and we invite proposals that explore innovation and collaboration in the continuous pursuit of high-quality and equitable nature-based early learning for all children. Proposals are by December 12.
New Policy Resource
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Draft Licensing Recommendations for ONB Programs
Natural Start is seeking feedback on its new Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based Early Learning and Child Care Programs. The Recommendations are available now in draft form, and comments are sought until March 20, 2026.
Recent Webinars
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Natural Start Alliance Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based Programs
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, October 28 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT to learn about The Recommendations for Licensing Outdoor, Nature-Based (ONB) Early Learning and Child Care Programs.
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Seeing Ourselves in Nature
In a webinar that took place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, author and educator Jessica Fong introduced her newly published book, Seeing Ourselves in Nature, a powerful collection of stories that reframe outdoor learning through the lens of equity, identity, and belonging. Contributing authors Lotus Chaney and Flor Villanueva-Winter, joined Jessica to share how they are reframing nature-based education to reflect their lived experiences with land, community, and healing.
