About Nature Explore

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Nature Explore is a national nonprofit program of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, which works collaboratively with a network of organizations throughout the nation. Our mission is to help nature become an integral, joyful part of children’s daily learning. Nature Explore provides research-based workshops, design consultations and resources created to support programs as they continue to connect children and families to the wonders of nature.

The Nature Explore program supports your important efforts to connect children with nature. We do this by offering:

We work with schools; nature centers; national forests, parks and wildlife refuges; zoos; arboretums; early childhood programs, libraries, faith-based programs, and many others.

A network of Certified Nature Explore Classrooms is developing throughout the United States. They are appropriate wherever a traditional playground might be built.

Nature Explore consultants are also available to deliver keynote addresses and presentations at educational and environmental conferences.

Since 1998, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation has been conducting on-going research on nature education at Dimensions Early Education Programs, which serve as primary research classrooms, and at regional research sites in Minnesota and California.

You can support the Nature Explore program by making a donation today!

Nature Explore is proud to collaborate with many national and international partners, including the Nature Action Collaborative for Children; sponsored by the World Forum Foundation, the Children and Nature Network, Keep America Beautiful, The Outdoor Classroom Project and many others.You can support the Nature Explore program by making a donation today!Support the mission of Exchange Press by making a donation today.Support the mission of Exchange Press by making a donation today.SaveSave