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Be Active North Carolina
http://www.beactivenc.org/
Be Active North Carolina supports policies that create opportunities for physical activity & empowers individuals to live physically active lifestyles.
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NC Children and Nature Coalition
http://ncchildrenandnature.org/
NCCAN!’s goals are simple, get children and their families to explore, embrace and spend more time outdoors. |
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Natural Learning Initiative
http://www.naturalearning.org/
The purpose of the Natural Learning Initiative is to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children, through environmental design, action research, education, and dissemination of information.
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North Carolina Zoo
http://www.nczoo.org/index.cfm
The North Carolina Zoo is an agency
of the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources |
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North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
http://ncnonprofits.org/
Founded in 1990, the N.C. Center for Nonprofits is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a statewide network for nonprofit board and staff members, an information center on effective organizational practices, and an advocate for the nonprofit sector as a whole.
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The Power of K
http://prim.ncwiseowl.org/the_power_of_k/
This 3-year long-term professional development initiative was established in 2007 to strengthen North Carolina's Kindergarten classrooms. Of 219 teachers who applied, funding was available for the selection of 35 teachers. Over the past years of the project, the teachers and their principals have been exploring ways to create classrooms that are designed for 5-year-old children while providing a rigorous curriculum for all students.
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NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp
The mission of the NC Department of Health and Human Services is, in collaboration with our partners, to protect the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provide essential human services.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
http://naturalsciences.org/
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. Through exhibits, programs and field experiences, the museum provides visitors with opportunities to get up close and personal with science and nature. |