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Kids Together Park – 25th Anniversary

The park and NLI Demonstration Site in Cary, North Carolina is reaching its 25th anniversary! 
With the help of Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) at NCSU, we have developed two new innovative teaching tools based on the space:

Kids Together Park – Matterport Tour

Using state-of-the art LIDAR 360-camera Matterport technology, we have created a browser-based, 3D scan version of Kids Together Playground! Explore now and discover NLI media that has been strategically placed around the space.

Kids Together Playground – Virtual Environment

A talented team of developers at DELTA have created an intractable browser-based virtual re-creation of the toddler play area of Kids Together Park. Learn about playground design with voice recordings from NLI’s own Robin Moore!

Print Media

The NLI’s academic publications and printed books serve as guiding lights in fostering environments where children flourish. Authored by experts like co-founder Robin Moore and Nilda Cosco, these works offer blueprints for integrating nature seamlessly into learning spaces, empowering architects, educators, and policymakers alike.

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Providers

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Providers

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! The Case for Young Children

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! The Case for Young Children

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Summary of Child Care Regulations

LET’S GET OUTSIDE! Summary of Child Care Regulations

Gardening with Young Children

Gardening with Young Children

Rethink Outside: Getting Kids Outdoors as Early as Possible

Rethink Outside: Getting Kids Outdoors as Early as Possible

Research Brief: Impact of Naturalized Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments

Research Brief: Impact of Naturalized Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments

National Play Value Plant Database

National Play Value Plant Database

Preschool Outdoors: Best Practice Toolkit (2nd Ed.)

Preschool Outdoors: Best Practice Toolkit (2nd Ed.)

Nature Play at Home

Nature Play at Home

The Necessity of Urban Green Space for Children’s Optimal Development

The Necessity of Urban Green Space for Children’s Optimal Development

Video Media

NLI’s videos showcase our mission in action by harnessing the power of visual storytelling. From vibrant playgrounds to serene outdoor classrooms, each frame encapsulates the transformative potential of nature-infused learning environments, transcending language barriers to inspire viewers worldwide.

Connecting Natural Learning Environments to Farm to Child Care

Connecting Natural Learning Environments to Farm to Child Care

Play and Learning Settings

Play and Learning Settings

Trying & Tasting New Flavors – NLI Short

Trying & Tasting New Flavors – NLI Short

Eating and Learning with Apples – NLI Short

Eating and Learning with Apples – NLI Short

Building a Children’s Garden – NLI Short

Building a Children’s Garden – NLI Short

Broccoli-Trees You Can Eat! – NLI Short

Broccoli-Trees You Can Eat! – NLI Short

Examining & Sprouting Seeds – NLI Short

Examining & Sprouting Seeds – NLI Short

Weeding, Planting, & Watering – NLI Short

Weeding, Planting, & Watering – NLI Short

POD Design Implementation

POD Design Implementation

Outdoor Classrooms

Outdoor Classrooms

Interactive Media

The Hub’s collection of website resources are designed to immerse users in the world of biophilic play and learning environments. These digital offerings include interactive tours, virtual experiences, comprehensive online databases, and other innovative tools.

Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Field Trip

Kids Together Playground Interactive Virtual Tour

Kids Together Playground Interactive Virtual Tour

National Play Value Plant Database

National Play Value Plant Database