About Us

Welcome to the Outdoor Learning Environment Early Childhood Education (ECE) Network! 

We're on a mission to reimagine and renovate Texas early childhood education outdoor learning environments. Imagine kiddos climbing, digging, and exploring nature's wonders – all while learning healthy habits and building a love for the great outdoors. 

Our network fosters collaboration among champions and agencies to transform traditional play spaces into dynamic outdoor learning environments that ignite outdoor play, movement and nature-based learning in early childhood programs across the state. 

Join us, and let's get Texas kids moving, growing, and connected to the world around them!

We believe in the power of working together as an ECE community to transform outdoor environments. Together we can create inspiring, natural outdoor spaces that foster movement, learning and a sense of community for the holistic development of young Texans.

We strive to engage children in hands-on activity and exploration that inspires curiosity and wonder, healthy habits, and a lifelong love for the great outdoors.

We prioritize creating sustainable outdoor environments that support children now and for generations to come.

We are dedicated to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being through direct engagement with nature, fostering healthy habits that last a lifetime.