About MVLNCI
About MVLNCI
Connecting and Supporting Agencies
The Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside Collaborative serves as a space for agencies that understand the benefits of a connection to nature during childhood. We seek to create connections and share resources to help everyone accomplish their goals and build a community of support for all in this endeavor.
Joining the collaborative is free and open to agencies working to get children outside. ​​
Our Mission
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The MVLNCI collaborative engages and empowers our community to make time and create access for outdoor exploration, play and learning.
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Miami Valley Leave No Child
Inside Collaborative
Our Vision
Children will be healthier, happier, and smarter through outdoor play, exploration and learning.
Our Values
Value 1
Children need unstructured and imaginative outdoor play; independently, with their families, and with other children.
Value 3
When children have the time and space for nature exploration, they understand they are part of nature and want to protect it.
Value 2
Children have the right to take developmentally appropriate risks in order to grow.
Value 4
Children are happier, healthier, and smarter through nature connection.