Ideal for educators and parents, but informative for everyone, the document below provides guidance on how to incorporate outdoor learning experiences in the schoolyard by involving students in the planning and creation of wildlife-friendly landscaping on school grounds which are further used as places of learning.

Teachers and parents in Northern Virginia who have successfully begun such programs at local schools reflect on challenges and achievements. A handy set of resources and list of references are included as well.

Click here to open the "Bringing Children to Nature by Bringing Nature to Children" PDF file.