MnECO Minnesota Early Childhood Outdoors
“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.”
Robert John Meehan
Minnesota Early Childhood Outdoors
The purpose of MnECO is to connect early childhood educators throughout the state, share resources, & support each other in providing high quality, developmentally appropriate nature-based learning opportunities.
MnECO strives to host four professional development workshops a year, at various locations around Minnesota.
To receive notice of upcoming events & workshops,
join the MnECO Email list:
email: mnearlyedoutdoors@gmail.com
Subject line: Add to Email List
MnECO Event:
Check back soon for information on the next MnECO Event
As always, check the MnECO Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
Minnesota Early Childhood Outdoors
MnECO is grateful to the following early childhood programs & sites for hosting MnECO so our events can be free:
-
Duluth Nature Play Collaborative (Spring 2018, 2019, 2020)
-
Jeffers Pond Nature Preschool (Fall 2017)
-
Tamarack Nature Center (Winter 2018)
-
Shirley G Moore Lab School at the University of Minnesota (Summer 2019)
-
All Seasons Preschool (Fall 2018)
-
Little Knights Early Childhood Program (Winter 2019)
-
Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool (Summer 2019)
-
Children’s Farm (Fall 2019)
-
Minneapolis Nature Preschool (Winter 2020)
-
Dodge Nature Center (Summer 2021)
Other Early Childhood Outdoor Resources
Flourishing in Nature by Julie Ernst at UMD
Investigating the Impact of Nature Preschools on Young Children's...
Connect with MnECO on Facebook for more information on quarterly meetings.