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NLI Newsletter
March 2023

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Natural Learning Initiative

NEWSLETTER

March 2023

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Creating environments for healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come.

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Dr. Soolyeon Cho, College of Design Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement is the Interim Director of the Natural Learning Initiative replacing Dr. Deepti Adlakha who is leaving NC State University to assume a research position at another university. We wish her well in the new endeavor.



Working closely with NLI cofounders Professor Robin Moore and Associate Research Professor Nilda Cosco, PhD, NLI Director of Programs, Dr. Cho will help guide NLI’s continuing, innovative engagement with diverse communities and professionals. NLI team

Greenspring Montessori

Greenspring Montessori School (GMS), with five decades of growth serving the greater Baltimore region, decided it was time to assess the value their outdoor environment and create a schematic design to guide future development. NLI was appointed to execute this task in collaboration with other consultants. Steps included... learn more

Join NLI's Nilda Cosco as she delivers a webinar on how design thinking and participatory design processes ensure outdoor play and learning environments address the needs of children of all ages... learn more

A Developmental Perspective for Designing Play and Learning Outdoor Spaces
Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments Certificate

The spring certificate course registration is now open. This online self-paced course lasts from April 3 - June 6 and offers 2.4 continuing education credits (CEUs). This course is targeted towards early childhood professionals and others interested in improving early childhood OLEs. learn more

The spring course registration will open next week. This online, self-paced course lasts from May 1 – June 4 and offers 1 continuing education credit (CEU). This new course will provide knowledge, tools, and resources for providers and associated professionals to develop and program fruit and vegetable gardens for young children. learn more

Gardening With Young Children Course