New Home - Empathy in Nature

JOY, CURIOSITY, WONDER, AND PLAY.

We’re reclaiming childhood.

Let’s lead with empathy!

Empathy in Nature is a social-impact organization making nature-based, whole-child learning more equitable and accessible.

We are here to nurture meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and our communities by inspiring the inherent wonder and creativity in every child.

Our Programs

for Community:

Transforming and Supporting Under-Resourced Preschools

for Teachers:

Workshops, Resources, and Courses for Child-Centered Education

for Families:

Original Storybooks and Learning Activities

Support Outdoor Spaces

Z’s Color Collection

Ignite a passion for learning, nature, and play!

Join Z and friends on a magical adventure where kids lead the way and each book unlocks a new color.

Through enchanting stories and playful activities, this heartfelt series empowers children, caregivers, and educators to spark imagination and nurture social-emotional well-being.

Buy our first book in the series, “The Tree Welcomes Z!”. For every book purchased, a classroom in need will receive one for free.

You can also support us by leaving a great review.

Buy “The Tree Welcomes Z” Today!

Support Us

Kids should have room to breathe, explore, sing, jump, run, spin, dig, climb, build–to imagine.

They deserve the space to dance and dream.

Childhood looks a lot different now.

Help Us Rewrite this Story

Today’s American kids spend 50% less time outside than their parents.

We are more disconnected from nature than we’ve ever been, yet we understand more about nature’s transformational benefits than we’ve ever known. Our goal is to bridge this gap for kids and communities through our transformative programs.

Health

In one day, kids spend only 10 minutes outside and 7 hours on electronic media.

Access

28 million kids (1-in-3 Americans) lack access to a park within a 10-minute walk from their home.

Equity

The risk of mental health challenges is 55% higher for kids who lack access to green spaces.

We Know Better… Let’s Do Better!

Looking beyond the walls we’ve built; we see a system that has lost sight of what children need to thrive. Independent play and connection to nature in early childhood makes a difference!