Nature Explore is a program of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to support your important efforts to connect children with nature. We do this by offering: • Outdoor Classroom Design Services to help you create nurturing, nature-based outdoor spaces • Workshops & Conferences to share effective, inspiring ideas for enhancing children's learning with nature • Natural Outdoor Classroom Products, field-tested components that support children's interests and creativity • Family Resources to inspire nature connections at home • Sustainability Network to help programs connect and share ideas (this includes a growing network of Certified Nature Explore Classrooms around the nation) • Research and Field-testing as the foundation for all our programs and resources