Madison Connecting Children and Families to Nature

The City of Madison, Wisconsin is one of seven cities across the US participating in an initiative to provide all children with opportunities to spend time in nature. Recognizing the power and potential of youth to shape the future of place and policies within our cities, Madison’s approach incorporated youth leadership and voice in the city-wide planning process. Lessons will be used to engage youth in other city planning processes, helping to forge more community-driven planning for our Parks and Open Space and Comprehensive Plans.
Support for this initiative was provided by Public Health Madison & Dane County, the City of Madison Parks Department, the National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families, and the Children and Nature Network.