Learning About Nature - For Kids

BOOKS: Wondering what to get your kids to read? - Van Noy, Rick. A Natural Sense of Wonder. (University of Georgia Press). - Ward, Jennifer. I Love Dirt! (Random House) - Creasy, Rosalind; Blue Potatoes and Orange Tomatoes, illustrated by Ruth Heller.  A book on what children "need to know in order to grow a whole cornucopia of fruits and vegetables in unexpected colors." What All Parents Should Read: - Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods. Algonquin Books, Updated and Expanded edition (April 10, 2008).   ***ALSO***  Visit Richard Louv's Website: http://richardlouv.com - Young, Jon, Ellen Haas and Evan McGown. Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature, For Kids of All Ages and Their Mentors. Shelton: Owlink Media, 2008. ISBN: 9781579940195 OC MUSIC: Learning Through Song: Birdsong and The Eco-Wonders Orange County's "Nature" EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS for Children: The ENC (Environmental Nature Center) in Newport Beach, CA often puts on programs for children and their parents. Check out ENC's website, http://www.encenter.org/, for more details.  The South Coast Wilderness Educational Program - Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Canyon Foundation is a non-profit organization working to "preserve, protect, and enhance" the South Coast Wilderness. The last few years have been a time for incredible growth in the educational department of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, and their small grant-driven school programs have evolved into quality, standards-driven field studies. UPDATED 26 May 2009: Below, in the "Attachments" section, you will find the latest PDF Brochures on LCF's Educational Programs. Program goals and descriptions are available on the PDF brochure. More information is available from Kimberly Leeds, Education Director for the Laguna Canyon Foundation, at education@lagunacanyon.org - 949-510-9341. Earthroots Inside The Outdoors Wilderness Awareness School This page is still under construction. Last updated 24 March 2009. More soon!