By Amy Marasco, President, The Nature Generation Fall is my favorite season of the year when nature paints a canvas of striking colors and contrasts. Traditionally, this is when the harvest is complete, and we move inward with our thoughts and energy. We prepare for winter, a season of more rest, and wait for spring. […]
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An Earth Day Message from Ian Kline, NatGen Chairman
In the northern hemisphere, spring will arrive on Saturday, March 20. In our region, we will greet the spring equinox at 5:37 a.m. EDT. So, plan a celebration!
We have announced the Long List of nominees for the 2021 national Green Earth Book Award, which is bestowed annually to children’s and young adult literature that best convey the message of environmental stewardship. The Long List has been culled down to 74 out of a record-breaking number of 192 books submitted this year in […]
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Thank you to the judges who will select the winners of the 2021 Green Earth Book Award! The judging panel represents environmental and educational organizations in private industry, associations, and governmental natural resource agencies, as well as college professors and elementary school teachers. Each will read and vet books that best inspire young readers to […]
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by Amy Marasco, president of The Nature Generation We teach our children how to read and write. We teach our children science, math, music, and art. But are we teaching our children how to listen? Are we practicing the skills of listening in our own homes or at work? Are we investing in listening before […]
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From the board of The Nature Generation and the youth we serve: Thank you President Biden for bringing us back into The Paris Climate Agreement — There is No Planet B. Click here to learn more about our Green Earth Book Award and Seed Grant programs that work to inspire our youth to be responsible […]
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Even if there isn’t snow on the ground outside you can always create some winter wonderland decorations to fill your home with cozy vibes. Enjoy this lesson plan by The Nature Generation’s Olivia Walton, also included is nature scavenger hunt you and the kids can do in your own neighborhood!
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President Amy Marasco tells how The Nature Generation programs like the Green Earth Book Awards and Seed Grants, are making a difference. Please help us meet our $20,000 in 2020 goal. For every $20 donation, we’ll plant a tree.
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We’ll plant a tree for each $20 or more donation. Click here to learn more.
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