Questions and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a great idea! How can I help?
Spread the word! Tell everyone you know about this website, and encourage them to sign up and post their own natural outings. You can also tag your social media posts with #takeachildoutside .
Does playing baseball or soccer outside count as “taking a child outside?”
Generally playing organized sports outside does not “count” towards taking a child outside, because the focus is the game, and not the outdoors. Some sports, such as fishing, would “count” because in order to be successful at fishing you have to focus on the natural world.
How can my organization become a partner?
Partners can be organizations that support getting children outdoors or places for people to go outside, such as a city park. If you are interested in becoming a partner please contact Karen Ipock at educationoutreach@dncr.nc.gov or 252-639-3545.
Partners from North Carolina State Government
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs
- North Carolina Aquariums
- North Carolina State Parks
- North Carolina Zoo
- Division of Coastal Management
- Division of Marine Fisheries
- NC Parks and Trails for Health
Other Links
- Finding Nature – From the Children and Nature Network, a national organization dedicated to connecting children with nature, co-founded by Richard Louv.
- Saving Kids from ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ – podcast of NPR’s Morning Edition featuring Richard Louv. The interview with Louv starts seven minutes into the podcast.