About Leave No Child Inside Northwest Ohio: This coalition was recently created to encourage residents in our communities to “get outdoors.” Spending time enjoying our natural world has been proven beneficial in reducing stress, improving health, reinforcing learning and decreasing obesity.
The Leave No Child Inside campaign is running strong in many communities around Ohio. We want to support this movement and make a difference in Northwest Ohio.
Our Mission:
A network of organizations and individuals promoting the well-being of every child and family through the discovery and exploration of the great outdoors.
GET INVOLVED:
You can support the Leave No Child Inside movement in Ohio!
Do you have a connection with young people and their families, outdoor recreational activities, or promoting healthier lives? We are seeking your collaboration and input to connect and encourage residents in our area to reap the benefits of an active life. Our goal is to connect people with the variety of outdoor activities, such as camping, bird-watching, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor pursuits available in our region.
For Leave No Child Inside Northwest Ohio to make a difference in our community, we need your support.
Here are some things you can do to help further the cause:
If you are interested in promoting the mental, physical and spiritual health of Northwest Ohio, CONTACT US.
The Leave No Child Inside campaign is running strong in many communities around Ohio. We want to support this movement and make a difference in Northwest Ohio.
Our Mission:
A network of organizations and individuals promoting the well-being of every child and family through the discovery and exploration of the great outdoors.
GET INVOLVED:
You can support the Leave No Child Inside movement in Ohio!
Do you have a connection with young people and their families, outdoor recreational activities, or promoting healthier lives? We are seeking your collaboration and input to connect and encourage residents in our area to reap the benefits of an active life. Our goal is to connect people with the variety of outdoor activities, such as camping, bird-watching, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor pursuits available in our region.
For Leave No Child Inside Northwest Ohio to make a difference in our community, we need your support.
Here are some things you can do to help further the cause:
- Link to our website.
- Sign up for the RSS Feed of our Blog HERE. You'll be notified when we post information about upcoming outdoor programs or resources for getting kids outside.
- Send our Webmaster your organizations' links AND details about outdoor activities you're hosting. We'll post it here!
- Contact us and lend a hand with promotional opportunities and other support to get every kid outside.
- Talk to your kids' teachers about lesson plans that get the kids outside.
- Take your kids for walks, picnics or to the park.
- Check our News & Events and How and Where To Get Outside pages for specific places, programs and events to get kids outside.
- Contact us if your organization wants to be a part of our coalition
If you are interested in promoting the mental, physical and spiritual health of Northwest Ohio, CONTACT US.
LNCI in Print
Check out these links to read articles about the Leave No Child Inside Movement in Ohio.
News-Messenger, Fremont, OH - "Park District Offering Programs to Get Kids Outside"
Dayton Daily News - "Group Works to Cure ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’: Studies show outdoor play can keep kids mentally and physically healthy"
Front Page article in the Toledo Blade
Article in the Columbus Dispatch
News-Messenger, Fremont, OH - "Park District Offering Programs to Get Kids Outside"
Dayton Daily News - "Group Works to Cure ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’: Studies show outdoor play can keep kids mentally and physically healthy"
Front Page article in the Toledo Blade
Article in the Columbus Dispatch
What to Look For on this Website:
We intend this website to be a clearinghouse for information on how to get kids and families outside. If you are looking for PLACES to get outside (parks, nature center, preserves, etc.), go to our "How and Where to Get Outside" page and search within your county and neighboring counties. If you are looking for EVENTS that will get you outside (volunteer days, nature hikes, canoe trips, Green festivals, etc.), go to our "News & Events" page or check the "Upcoming Events" box on this front page. If you are looking for outdoor lesson plans, places to do class field trips, etc., go to our "For Educators & Naturalists."
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