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"We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth"

Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods"

“Time in nature is not leisure time; it's an​ essential investment in our
children's health (and also,
by the way, ​in our own).”
​- Richard Louv

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The Washington Nature Preschool Association is a regional collaborative developed to support nature-based and outdoor early childhood education and teachers while working to meet the following goals:​
  • The opportunity to connect and meet with educators in similar nature-based or outdoor settings.
  • The sharing of educational resources, assessments, materials, curriculum and other classroom tools. 
  • Participation and leadership in enrichment opportunities such as lectures and workshops.
  • Sharing a commitment to advancing the nature-based preschool movement on a regional level. 
  • Developing and refining a set of best practices and standards.
  • Participating in research to develop evidence-based practices.

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Kit Harrington, co-founder and former Director of Fiddleheads Forest School in Seattle, WA, shares tips & tricks from her program at our first WaNPA community event.
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  • Home
  • About
    • About WaNPA
    • Leaders
  • Upcoming Events
    • 2022 Symposium >
      • COVID-19 Policy
    • Webinars
  • Membership
  • Resources
    • Professional Development
    • Past Events >
      • Outdoor Care & Learning Initiative Webinars
      • 2021 Symposium
      • 2020 Symposium
    • Licensing
    • Environmental Hazards Washington
    • Blog
  • Contact