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 Welcome to the Michigan No Child Left Inside Coalition. We are a collection of organizations working to rekindle the connection between Michigan's children and nature.
The Coalition is committed to promoting activities and policies that will help our children reconnect with nature through outdoor play and exploration, recreational opportunities, and hands on environmental education.
Mark Your Calendar for Great Events in Southeast Michigan!
Wistful Winter Wonder, presented by East Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Reconnect with Nature, Family and Detroit! Enjoy story telling, food, nature art and hands on exhibits. For more information, please contact Lottie Spady at 248-258-5188 or lottie@emeac.org or download the flier.
Nature Connections presents the No Child Left Inside Nature Summit at Lakeland high school in White Lake on Tuesday, February 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
There will be information on outdoor programs in the Huron Valley area; a viewing of "Where do the Children Play," and more. Download the flier (pdf) for more information and lock in your spot at the event at www.HuronValleyRec.com.
First Michigan NCLI Summit a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended the first ever Michigan NCLI Summit and made it such a success!
We had fantastic speakers and panelists, and we would also like to thank our sponsors, The Kalamazoo Nature Center, National Wildlife Federation, MI Department of Environmental Quality, East Michigan Environmental Action Council, MI Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Calhoun County.
In the coming months please check here for updates and progress reports from the five Coalition workgroups.
Thanks again! - MI NCLI Coalition Steering Committee
Richard Louv Announces the
Michigan No Child Left Inside Coalition
On October 22, 2008, author Richard Louv spoke to a crowd of 2000 enthusiastic listeners gathered at Michigan State University. Louv spoke passionately about the national crisis of children being disconnected from nature. The event also served as a public announcement of the creation of the Michigan No Child Left Inside Coalition. Read more
Our Vision
Play and exploration outdoors is essential to the physical and mental well being of our state's children. Our vision is that Michigan’s children will have the opportunity to experience nature through outdoor play and discovery.
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