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 […] The post 2021 Green Earth Book Award Long List Announced appeared first on The Nature Generation.

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 […] The post 2021 Judges Selected appeared first on The Nature Generation.

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 […] The post Teaching Civility Starts with Active Listening appeared first on The Nature Generation.

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 […] The post Pale Blue Dot appeared first on The Nature Generation.

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! The post Activity: Salt Crystal Paper Snowflakes and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt appeared first on The Nature Generation.

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. The post Watch: How you can help appeared first on The Nature Generation.