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Projects are typically concentrated, short duration efforts that focus on specific design issues or involve a single aspect of a program (e.g., design assistance, evaluation, professional development or policy initiative).
“The kids love talking about the garden, they are excited about it and the garden extends their science and nature learning.” A Center Director - POD Wake County

USDA Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments as Active Food Systems (COLEAFS)

USDA Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments as Active Food Systems (COLEAFS)

What is POD?

What is POD?

Blanchie Carter Discovery Park

Blanchie Carter Discovery Park

Bright Horizons Child Development Center at Research Triangle Park

Bright Horizons Child Development Center at Research Triangle Park

Children’s Garden, North Carolina Botanical Garden

Children’s Garden, North Carolina Botanical Garden

Clairmont Campus, Clifton School

Clairmont Campus, Clifton School

Creating a Supportive Network and Training Resources

Creating a Supportive Network and Training Resources

Down East Discovery Play and Learning Park in Rocky Mount, NC

Down East Discovery Play and Learning Park in Rocky Mount, NC

Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO)

Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO)

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

First Baptist Kindergarten Outdoor Environment

First Baptist Kindergarten Outdoor Environment

First Environments Early Learning Center

First Environments Early Learning Center

Growing Up in Cities

Growing Up in Cities

Head Start Growth and Readiness in the Outdoor World (HS-GROW)

Head Start Growth and Readiness in the Outdoor World (HS-GROW)

Heritage Park Natural Learning Environment

Heritage Park Natural Learning Environment

Investigating Parks for Active Recreation for Kids (I-PARK)

Investigating Parks for Active Recreation for Kids (I-PARK)

Investigating the Effect of Curricular and Environmental Change on Physical Activity

Investigating the Effect of Curricular and Environmental Change on Physical Activity

Kids Together Playground Post Occupancy Evaluation

Kids Together Playground Post Occupancy Evaluation

Measuring Physical Activity Affordances in Preschool Outdoor Environments

Measuring Physical Activity Affordances in Preschool Outdoor Environments

Montessori Schools and the Designed Environment

Montessori Schools and the Designed Environment

Motivation to Move: Physical Activity Affordances in Outdoor Preschool Areas

Motivation to Move: Physical Activity Affordances in Outdoor Preschool Areas

My Place by The Bay: Prepared Environments for Early Science Learning

My Place by The Bay: Prepared Environments for Early Science Learning

Natural Play and Learning Area Guidelines Project

Natural Play and Learning Area Guidelines Project

Nature Grounds: Best Practice Guidelines

Nature Grounds: Best Practice Guidelines

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) OLE Initiative

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) OLE Initiative

Pathways for Play: Best Practice Guidelines

Pathways for Play: Best Practice Guidelines

POD Wake County

POD Wake County

Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale POEMS

Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale POEMS

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD3)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD3)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD4)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD4)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD2)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD2)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD I)

Preventing Obesity by Design (POD I)

Shape NC

Shape NC

Preventing Obesity by Design (South Carolina)

Preventing Obesity by Design (South Carolina)

Teardrop Park, NYC

Teardrop Park, NYC

OLE! Texas

OLE! Texas

The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca

The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem, NC

The Montessori School of Winston-Salem, NC

Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Wellesley College Child Study Center

Wellesley College Child Study Center