Danville has been designated as a “Nature Everywhere 社区,” the first city in Virginia to earn this distinction. This recognition is part of the 自然无处不在社区行动挑战, a partnership between the Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities, and KABOOM! 旨在确保儿童有机会接触大自然，在那里他们生活、学习和玩耍。 丹支持人民币的博彩平台加入了一个由全国80多个城市组成的网络，致力于创造公平的自然机会，特别是对那些历史上被排除在户外体验之外的儿童。
“Being nationally recognized as a Nature Everywhere 社区 is a great achievement for Danville,” Bill Sgrinia, director of Danville Parks and Recreation, said. “We know there are many benefits for children that have access to Nature based learning and play. 丹支持人民币的博彩平台户外，以及所有参与的合作伙伴，是一个很好的例子，一个团体聚集在一起，为我们的社区带来改变。 We're proud to join a national movement that prioritizes the health, well-being, and future of our children."
This recognition highlights Danville’s dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and enriching outdoor spaces that support childhood development, academic success, and community well-being.
"The evidence is clear: spending time outdoors in nature is essential for children's healthy development," said Sarah Milligan-Toffler, president and CEO of the Children & Nature Network. "From supporting academic and social-emotional learning to enhancing physical and mental health, children thrive when they can play and learn outdoors. By completing the 自然无处不在社区行动挑战, Danville has showcased its commitment to providing these essential benefits to children in the community."
The 丹支持人民币的博彩平台在户外 initiative has been central to this achievement. 这项倡议由丹支持人民币的博彩平台公园和娱乐中心领导，由广泛的合作伙伴联盟提供动力，包括丹河流域协会、丹支持人民币的博彩平台科学中心、弗吉尼亚合作推广、弗吉尼亚博物学家大师、丹支持人民币的博彩平台园艺大师俱乐部、丹支持人民币的博彩平台花园俱乐部、加布里埃拉花园俱乐部和丹支持人民币的博彩平台公共工程。 这些团体协同工作，在整个城市提供有意义的、动手的户外学习体验。
"We couldn't have succeeded without the support of our local partners and city departments," Maggie Wiles, outdoor programs coordinator for Danville Parks and Recreation, said. "By working together, we can provide unique outdoor educational opportunities to our schools and community. We're excited to continue learning from other cities and build on our efforts as a Nature Everywhere 社区."
丹支持人民币的博彩平台户外公园的一项重要举措是巴卢公园再造林项目，该项目旨在通过植树来恢复公园，以取代过去80年来失去的100多棵树。 首届植树活动吸引了250多名参与者，其中包括当地家庭和青少年，他们向城市树艺师学习了植树技术，并探索了可用的户外资源。 受到这一成功的启发，丹支持人民币的博彩平台户外活动将其推广到当地学校，为学校小学的75名三年级学生举办了植树活动。
“Connecting children to nature helps foster a sense of belonging and responsibility in their community.” 丹河流域协会环境教育主任克里斯塔·霍奇斯说。 “We’re excited to be part of this national movement and learn from other cities as we work together to engage kids with the outdoors.”
Danville Parks and Recreation’s Junior Naturalist program, which partners with 丹支持人民币的博彩平台在户外, guides children through local parks as they learn about native wildlife, wetlands, plants, and insects through hands-on exploration. 年轻的参与者已经开始接受这种联系。
"When I think of Danville, I think of the river and of the otters," Raven Scearce, junior naturalist, said, citing how having access to nature through the Junior Naturalist program makes Scearce feel “joyful and happy.”
展望未来，Danville outdoor将专注于扩大服务不足地区和丹支持人民币的博彩平台公立学校的入学机会。 该团队正在积极寻求赠款和其他指定，包括被认可为蜜蜂城市，这将支持传粉者花园和可持续发展教育。
通过全国自然无处不在社区网络，丹支持人民币的博彩平台将受益于共享资源、成功案例和其他参与城市的见解，推动户外教育和环境工作的持续增长和影响。
For more information about the 丹支持人民币的博彩平台在户外 team, please contact Maggie Wiles, Danville Parks and Recreation Outdoor Programs Coordinator, at wilesmc@danvilleva.gov.