No Child Left Inside

"No Child Left Inside" (NCLI) is a slogan inspired by the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, which sparked the beginning of the Children and Nature movement. A NCLI Coaltion of over 1000 organizations now exists. This coalition has seen a bill by the same name passed by Congress, which will provide financial support for outdoor education resources to add to the momentum of this movement.

Here are some collected resources about Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods, The Children and Nature Movement, Nature Deficit Disorder and more!

Last Child in the Woods
In Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv weaves together many strands of current scientific research, as well as educational and personal experiences, into quite a journey. read more

The Children and Nature Network
The Children and Nature Network is at the forefront of the Children and Nature movement, with Richard Louv serving as the main spokesperson for the group. read more

Nature Deficit Disorder
In his book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv defines Nature Deficit Disorder as "the human costs of alienation from nature". While it isn't an official medical term, it is an acknowledgement that there are health effects on individuals and their communities when a connection with nature isn't present in young people. read more

Richard Louv
The broad-even international-interest in Last Child came as a surprise to me, but in retrospect it probably shouldn't have. Many dedicated people, including the hard-working folks at Wilderness Awareness School and its many affiliates, have been reconnecting children to the natural world for a long while. read more

Children and Fear In this scary holiday season, I have been pondering fear - when it’s useful, and when it’s not. In particular, I've wondered about the relationships between teaching children and fear. read more



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