​This is a list of some of our favorites. It is a work in progress. . .


Articles and Handouts
Benefits of Nature Play
Emergent Curriculum Two links about a playground called "The Land."   http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/the-strangest-playground-on-earth-214600165.html  and  http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/03/hey-parents-leave-those-kids-alone/358631/

Websites
Children and Nature Network www.cnaturenet.org
To learn about the wildlife in your location: www.enature.com
National Institute of Play www.nifplay.org
Davidson Lands Conservancy www.davidsonlands.org
Lake Norman Wildlife Conservatists www.lakenormanwildlife.org
Mecklenburg County Parks www.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/Parks/

Documentary Films/Speeches about Children and Nature
Nature Play www.groundproductions.com/playagain
Mother Nature’s Child www.mothernaturesmovie.com/the-film/
Sir Ken Robinson TED talk on "Schools Kill Creativity"

Calendar of Kids Events
Macaroni Kids - www.macaronikid.com (national )
lakenorman.macaronikid.com
concord.macaronikid.com/

Authors, Books and Websites
Bev Boss www.turnthepage.com
Lisa Murphy www.ooeygooey.com
Sharon Lovejoy www.sharonlovejoy.com
Eric Carle www.eric-carle.com/home.html
Lois Ehlert en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Ehlert
“Last Child in the Woods”By Richard Louv 
"A Sense of Wonder" By Rachel Carson 
 "Sharing Nature with Children" By Joseph Cornell
 "I Love Dirt" by By Jennifer Ward


Children’s Books
The Curious Garden
The Tin Forest
On Meadowview Street