April 28, 2009 to April 29, 2009
Time: 8:00am

Program: Join the national dialogue about the critical relationship between direct exposure to nature and healthy childhood development. Learn about the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and creative assets that young children gain through outdoor exper
Speakers: Featuring presentations by: Jane Kirkland <http://www.takeawalk.com/> , author of the award-winning children's nature series, Take a Walk books, Robin Moore <http://www.naturalearning.org/aboutus/rmoore.htm, Director of the Natural Lear

Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond VA.

Contact: http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=180

Related Events:

1. Teacher Workshop: Dinner in the Garden for Teachers
Tuesday, April 28, 5-8:30 p.m.

Presented in cooperation with the Center for Life Sciences Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
<http://www.vcu.edu/lifesci/centers/cen_lifscieducation.html> Keynote presentation by Jane Kirkland
<http://www.takeawalk.com/A5580D/tawhome.nsf/Jane?OpenPage> , dinner, and walks and talks in the Children's Garden. Free admission; enrollment limited to 150; advance registration required; Earns 1.5 contact hours.

2. Family Event: Homespun Fun for Families
Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This Children's Garden event introduces easy outdoor activities you can do at home. Meet our guest speakers, learn about nature clubs, and play together as you watch the sunset. Free with Garden admission; food available for purchase. To help us prepare, register your family in advance. Email Registration for Homespun Fun for Families mailto:registrar@lewisginter.org

If you would like to learn more about or register for No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood click here.