Join Dubuque Nature Everywhere as we research, plan, and design meaningful ways to integrate nature into the daily lives of young children ages 0-6.
Dubuque Nature Everywhere is actively exploring ways to make this vision a reality. We need your voice, ideas, and experiences to shape our path.
Inspire a community movement to foster awareness and buy-in.
Empower households, caregivers, and educators with tools and training.
Collaborate with the community to bridge gaps in equitable access to nature.
Focus on nature space improvements that support community climate resilience.
These efforts allow us to understand how best to connect Dubuque’s young children with parks and nature.
Right now, we’re listening carefully to parents, educators, caregivers, and community leaders to ensure we’re building strategies that truly meet the needs of Dubuque.
Your involvement at this stage is critical to ensuring our success.
Focus groups and community research
Analysis and idea generation
Action planning, working groups, and pilot projects
The Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities, and KABOOM! selected the City of Dubuque, IA to join the national Nature Everywhere Communities initiative, focused on increasing equitable access to nature where children live, learn, and play.
As a Dubuque Forward project, we’re also working hand-in-hand with the following local partners.
We’d love to hear your ideas, questions, or insights.
As you enter The Wanderwood Gardens, you are invited to embrace the spirit of exploration through the W.I.L.D. Pledge, a reminder to treat each other, the gardens, and the environment with kindness and respect.
As you leave Wanderwood and continue your journey beyond the gardens, the L.E.A.F. Promise encourages you to carry the spirit of nature with you.