East Bay Children & Nature

The research is clear: nature makes kids healthier, happier, and smarter!

Spending time outdoors, in nature, is essential for children’s healthy development. And while research tells us that regular time outdoors is essential for children’s healthy development, today’s kids are less connected to nature than ever before. We also know that longstanding systems of injustice have impacted the design and distribution of green spaces, and call for new policies informed by people who have been impacted by racism and systems of inequity.

At East Bay Children & Nature, our goal is nature in every neighborhood and every park, to ensure all children in our city have access to outdoor spaces where they can learn, play, and grow. We are committed to strengthening efforts to advance equity in access to nature by increasing opportunities for nature-rich recreation and expanding nature programming at our early childhood centers, schools and community centers.

Our Vision

To connect all children with nature—fostering happiness, health, intelligence, and a lifelong commitment to caring for our planet.

Our Goals

Community engagement ensuring nature in every park, and in every neighborhood.

Outdoor and nature programming through the East Bay region.

Prioritize urban greening as an essential community and environmental health strategy.