Nature Based Learning

ECHO

Early Childhood Health Outdoors

Our Early Childhood Health Outdoors program supports programs in any setting that serves young children create engaging, naturalized outdoor environments. From needing just a few ideas to freshen up your space to a completely new build or remodel, we have the resources you need.

Outdoor play area for children with two play kitchens and tables.

In Person Programming

Learn about our in-person programming options geared towards both adults or working directly with young children. We also can connect you with other partners that provide programming in the Omaha area and across Nebraska. 

Adults and children working in a raised vegetable garden.

Professional Development

We specialize in supporting you in getting children outside as much as possible.  Extension offers a wide variety of programs and customized classes focused on nature-based learning in all settings.

Woman writing on a notebook outside in a children's play area.