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Upcoming Presentations

Partners in Community Forestry National Conference in Portland, OR (November, 2009)

National Association for the Education of Young Children National Conference in Washington, D.C. (November, 2009)

Nebraska Head Start Conference in Grand Island, NE (November, 2009) 

American Camping Association Great Rivers Annual Conference at Camp Carol Joy Holling near Ashland, NE (November, 2009) 

37th Annual National Head Start Training Conference in Dallas, TX (May, 2010)

2009 Presentations

Cuppens, V. (2009, June). Transformations in outdoor space: Adding the wonders of nature to outdoor settings where children learn and
play. World Forum on Early Care and Education, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Kiewra, C. (2009, July). Engaging families in the quest to connect young children and nature. Nebraska Kindergarten Conference, Kearney, NE.

Kiewra, C. (2009, August). Engaging parents in the quest to connect children and nature. Twelfth Annual Early Head Start and Infant/Toddler Conference, Vancouver, WA.

Kiewra, C. (2009, July). Moving to learn. Nebraska Kindergarten Conference, Kearney, NE.

Kiewra, C. (2009, August). We dig dirt: Additional strategies for supporting infants and toddlers in outdoor classrooms. Twelfth Annual Early Head Start and Infant/Toddler Conference, Vancouver, WA.

Kiewra, C. & Topil, D. (2009, February). Connecting young children with nature. Lincoln Public Schools Federal Programs, Lincoln, NE.

Miller, D. & Tichota, T. (2009, September). Documenting children’s learning outdoors: Recording “nature notes”. Forest Lake Family Center, Forest Lake, MN.

Miller, D. & White, J. (2009, August). Documenting children’s learning outdoors: Recording “nature notes”. La Canada Child Educational Center, La Canada, CA.

Perry, K. (2009, March). We dig dirt! Planning meaningful outdoor experiences for children birth to 3. Tan Tar A Conference, Tan Tar A, MO.

Rose, J. (2009, June). Connecting children with nature. Downtown Rotary Club, Nebraska City, NE.

Rose, J. (2009, March).  Learning with nature. Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Conference.  Idaho State University, Pocotello, ID.

Rose, J. (2009, March).  Nature explore keynote address.  Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Idaho State University, Pocotello, ID.

Rose, J (2009, March).  Using your outdoor classroom. Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Conference.  Idaho State University, Pocotello, ID.

Rose, J. (2009, March).  We dig dirt! Planning meaningful outdoor experiences for children birth to 3. Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Idaho State University, Pocotello, ID.

Rosenow, N. (2009, May). Connecting children with nature: A statewide action collaborative for children, Smart Start Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Rosenow, N. (2009, June). The charismatic organization. World Forum on Early Care and Education, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Rosenow, J. & Rosenow, N. (2009, March). Nature explore keynote address. Long Island Nature Connections for Kids Conference, Long Island, NY.

White, J. ( 2009, September). Making nature an integral part of children’s daily lives keynote. Early Childhood Education Conference, Fremont, NE.

Wirth, S. (2009, May). Connecting children with nature. New York Restoration Project, New York City, NY.

Wirth, S. (2009, March). Connecting children with nature. Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Wirth, S. (2009, June). Connecting children with nature. Summit on Play, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

Wirth, S. (2009, January). Learning with nature. New York City Interagency Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, New York City, NY

Wirth, S. (2009, September). You can do it! Resources to help you get started on a nature-oriented playground. Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Galveston, TX.

Wirth, S. (2009, September). Go outside? Meaningful outdoor experiences as a remedy for challenging behaviors. Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Galveston, TX.

Wirth, S. (2009, February). Nature explore keynote address. Nebraska State Fair Board, Nebraska City, NE.

2008 Presentations

Bohling-Phillippi, V. & Kiewra, C. (2008, October). Engaging parents in the quest to connect young children with nature. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Bohling-Phillippi, V., Kiewra, C. & Saarela, C. (2008, July). Family involvement activities for helping children connect with nature. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children Learning with Nature Pre-conference, Nebraska City, NE.

Esterling, L. & Geary, P. (2008, July). Nature changes teachers: Early childhood teachers share stories of personal and professional change. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Miller, D. L. & Murdoch, H. (2008, October). Seeds of learning: Young children develop important skills through gardening. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Murdoch, H. & Miller, D.L. (2008, October). Teaching children to love the earth before asking them to save it. Poster session: North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Perry, K. & Topil, D. (2008, July). We dig dirt! Planning meaningful outdoor experiences for children birth to 3. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Perry, K. & Topil, D. (2008, October). How infant and toddler teachers facilitate learning experiences in nature. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Rose, J. (2008, October). Age-appropriate environmental education: Helping young children learn with nature. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Rose, J. & Wirth, S. (2008, October). Learning with nature: Environmental education ideas for early childhood. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

Rosenow, J. & Rosenow, N. (2008, July). Connecting children with nature: The Nature Explore national initiative and opportunities for programs in Nebraska. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Rosenow, N. (2008, April). Creating a nature rich world for children and families. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenow, N. (2008, October). Making nature an integral part of children's daily lives. Keynote Address conducted at the Northeast Alliance of Environmental Educators, Ponca State Park, NE.

Smith, S. & Wirth, S. (2008, July). Connecting children with nature. Keep America Beautiful Midyear Forum, Stamford, CT.

Wike, J. (2008, July). Creating outdoor spaces that support learning with nature. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children Learning with Nature Pre-conference, Nebraska City, NE.

Wirth, S. (2008, March). Creating nurturing outdoor spaces for children. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Wirth, S. (2008, April). Connecting children with nature. Association of Children's Museums Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Wirth, S. (2008, April). Connecting children with nature. Head Start Association National Conference, Nashville, TN.

Wirth, S. (2008, June). Connecting children with nature. National Association of Conservation Districts, Nebraska City, NE.

Wirth, S. (2008, July). Creating effective outdoor learning environments that help reconnect children with nature. International Society of Arboriculture, St. Louis, MO.

Wirth, S. (2008, September). Connecting children with nature. Children and Nature Network Annual Conference, Nebraska City, NE.

Wirth, S. (2008, October). Designing field-tested outdoor learning environments proven effective for young children. North American Association for Environmental Educators Annual Conference, Wichita, KS.

2007 Presentations

Miller, D. L. (2007, November). Teachers as co-researchers: Transforming teachers and nature education for young children. Research Symposium: North American Association for Environmental Education annual conference, Virginia Beach, VA.

Miller, D. L. & Murdoch, H. (2007, July). Teaching children to love the earth before we ask them to save it. American Horticultural Society Annual Symposium on Children and Youth Gardening. Chaska, MN.

Miller, D. L. & Murdoch, H. (2007, July). The seeds of learning: Young children develop important skills through their gardening activities at a Midwestern early education program. American Horticultural Society Annual Symposium on Children and Youth and Gardening, Chaska, MN.

Rosenow, J. & Rosenow, N. (2007, December). Designing outdoor spaces that connect children with nature. Keep America Beautiful national meeting. Washington, D.C.

Wike, J. (2007, November). Creating outdoor spaces that connect children with nature. Arbor Day Foundation Partners in Community Forestry Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Wirth, S. (2007, July). Connecting children with nature. The Groundwater Foundation Conference, Lincoln, NE.

Wirth, S. (2007, March). Creating effective outdoor learning environments that help connect children with nature. National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Wirth, S. (2007, October). Connecting children with nature. Western Region Head Start Conference, Omaha, NE.

Wirth, S. (2007, October). Creating nurturing outdoor spaces for children. Head Start Conference, Omaha, NE.

Wirth, S. (2007, November). Connecting children with nature. North American Association for Environmental Education, Virginia Beach, VA.

Published and Unpublished Works

Bohling-Philippi, V. (2006). The Power of Nature to Help Children Heal. Child Care Exchange: September/October, 49-52.

Cuppens, V., Rosenow, N. & Wike, J. (2007). Learning With Nature Idea Book: Creating Nurturing Outdoor Spaces for Children. Lincoln, NE: The National Arbor Day Foundation.

Hatch, K. & Rosenow, N. (2003) Position Paper: Seeing. Dimensions Educational Research Foundation working document.

Miller, D.L. (2004). More than play: Children learn important skills through visual-spatial work! Special supplement to Dimensions Early Education Program newsletter February 26, 2004.

Miller, D.L. (2007). A "Rich Diet" for Learning: A Multisensory Approach that Nourishes All Children. Child Care Exchange: September/October, 48-54.

Miller, D.L. (2007). The Seeds of Learning: Young Children Develop Important Skills Through Their Gardening Activities at a Midwestern Early Education Program. Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 6:49-66, 2007.

Nelson, E. (2006). The Outdoor Classroom: "No Child Left Inside". Child Care Exchange: September/October.

Rosenow, N. (2004, July/August) Cover story: Meet Cover Director Nancy Rosenow, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Child Care Exchange 158: 32-33.

Rosenow, N. (2005). The Impact of Sensory Integration on Behavior: Discovering Our Best Selves. Child Care Exchange: July/August, 55-58.

Rosenow, N. (2006) Helping Children Learn to Love the Earth Before We Ask Them to Save It: Developmentally Appropriate Environmental Education for Young Children. Dimensions Educational Research Foundation working document.

Rosenow, N. (2007). Learning to Love the Earth…and Each Other. Young Children 63 (1):10-13.

Rosenow, N. (2009). A Great Place to Grow: Designing outdoor spaces that support children’s healthy development. Children and Families: The magazine of the National Head Start Association 23 (2): 24-27.

Rose, J. & Rosenow, N. (2007). Positive Strategies for Children with Sensory Integration Challenges. Child Care Exchange: September/October, 40-44.

Saarela, C. (2007). Creating Indoor Environments that Decrease Sensory Overload. Child Care Exchange: September/October, 45-47.

Thomas, J. (2007). Early Connections with Nature Support Children's Development of Science Understanding. Child Care Exchange: November/December, 57-60.

Thompson, J.E. & Thompson, R. (2007). Natural Connections: Children, Nature, and Social-Emotional Development. Child Care Exchange: November/December, 46-49.

VanGilder, P., Wike, A, & Murphy, S. (2007). Early Foundations: Music and Movement in the Outdoor Classroom. Child Care Exchange: November/December, 53-56.

Wike, J. (2006). Why Outdoor Spaces for Children Matter So Much. Child Care Exchange: September/October.

Wirth, S. (2009) The Benefits of Learning with Nature. Children and Families: The magazine of the National Head Start Association 23 (2): 20-23.

 

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