2008 Annual Conference - October 30 - November 2

Lexington, Kentucky - Watch for more information soon!

Want to speak at the 2008 AHTA Annual Conference?  Speaker RFP forms are now available. Submit your RFP by May 15th for consideration by the conference program committee.

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Dr. Nilda Cosco will present the keynote address at the 2008 AHTA Annual Conference entitled Connecting Young Children to Nature: From Research to Practice.

Dr. Cosco explains that children learn both about the functional properties of the environment and about themselves by interacting with the natural surrondings that can be a powerful source of stimulation.  Welcoming, natural spaces for young children are critical for supporting play, counteracting sedentary lifestyles, and establishing strong connections with the natural world early on.  The design of natural spaces for early childhood is a challenging task because of the scarcity of innovative models.  This presentation will briefly review the research supporting the need for young children's contact with nature and will showcase state-of-the-art spaces for play and learning in nature. 

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New Job Opportunities Available - See Member Resources Section!

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AHTA Position Paper now available

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Build a Raised Bed - Download here a FREE instruction sheet on building a raised bed - a great fall activity for anyone interested in easier, more accessible gardening.