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A Nationwide Movement Takes Root!

Since the book's publication, it's been exciting to witness how Last Child in the Woods has inspired No Child Left Inside initiatives in twenty-seven states. Companies including Subaru and REI; associations such as the Sierra Club, The Trust for Public Land, and The Nature Conservancy; and the U.S. Department of the Interior have all recognized the importance of Louv's work and are now embracing and promoting its message.

Recent News

  • April 2008: Children & Nature Network launches First Annual Children & Nature Awareness Month.
  • April 2008: Richard Louv hits the road for a national author tour. Find out more about his tour dates.
  • April 2008: U.S. National Park Services celebrates National Parks Week with a special edition of Last Child in the Woods.
  • February 2008: Berkeley Breathed reveals that Opus the Penguin has nature-deficit disorder when Opus needs to be yanked away from his Xbox.
  • February 2008: Richard Louv is interviewed in an article in U.S. News & World Report, Why Kids Need A Big Dose of Nature.

Notes From the Field

Discover how Last Child in the Woods inspired an international movement. More.

Resource Guide

We’ve compiled helpful resources for parents, teachers, and community leaders to help them encourage children’s enjoyment of the great outdoors. More.