eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
This project is a partnership with Children & Nature Network and NAAEE. Funded by the Pisces Foundation with support from ee360, ee360+, and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.
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Noticing nature on the waterways
Smith, T. A., & Pitt, H. (2024). Noticing nature on the waterways. Children’s Geographies. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2023.2279994
Do people who experience more nature act more to protect it? A meta-analysis
Soga, M., & Gaston, K. J. (2024). Do people who experience more nature act more to protect it? A meta-analysis . Biological Conservation , 289(110417). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110417
From childhood blue space exposure to adult environmentalism: The role of nature connectedness and nature contact
Stehl, P., White, M. P., Vitale, V., Pahl, S., Elliott, L. R., Fian, L., & van den Bosch, M. (2024). From childhood blue space exposure to adult environmentalism: The role of nature connectedness and nature contact . Journal of Environmental Psychology , 93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102225
Nature prescribing or nature programming? Complementary practices to increase time in nature to support mental health
Tate, W., Chawla, L., Sachs, A. L., Litt, J. S., & Razani, N. (2024). Nature prescribing or nature programming? Complementary practices to increase time in nature to support mental health. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2023.0064
Long-term exposure to greenspace and anxiety from preschool and primary school children
de la Osa, N., Navarro, J., Penelo, E., Valentí, A., Ezpeleta, L., & Dadvand, P. (2024). Long-term exposure to greenspace and anxiety from preschool and primary school children. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102207
Nature-based interventions: A scoping review illuminating the field’s swift evolution, wide applicability for health and well-being, and the need for enhanced reporting
Moyers-Kinsella, S. I., Kelley, G. A., & Abildso, C. G. (2024). Nature-based interventions: A scoping review illuminating the field’s swift evolution, wide applicability for health and well-being, and the need for enhanced reporting. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2023.0050
Project nature: Promoting outdoor physical activity in children via primary care
Griffin, G. M., Nieto, C., Senturia, K., Brown, M., Garrett, K., Nguyen, E., … Tandon, P. (2024). Project nature: Promoting outdoor physical activity in children via primary care. BMC Primary Care, 25(68 ). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02297-5
Benefits of nature exposure on cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Nguyen, L., & Walters, J. (2024). Benefits of nature exposure on cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102336
Analysis of the use of public open spaces and physical activity levels in children and adolescents from Rivera (Uruguay)
Pintos-Toledo, E., Fernandez-Gimenez, S., Hino, A. A. F., Olivares, P. R., & Brazo-Sayavera, J. (2024). Analysis of the use of public open spaces and physical activity levels in children and adolescents from Rivera (Uruguay). Health and Place, 88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103278
Green versus grey break: children’s place experience of recess-time in primary schools’ natural and built area
Amicone, G., Collado, S., Perucchini, P., Petruccelli, I., Ariccio, S., & Bonaiuto, M. (2024). Green versus grey break: children’s place experience of recess-time in primary schools’ natural and built area. Children’s Geographies , 22(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2023.2207118
Exploring key informants’ perceptions of weather-modified recess
Ouellette, C., Martin, G., Hyndman, B., & Button, B. (2024). Exploring key informants’ perceptions of weather-modified recess. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2024.2335161
Advocacy for equitable recess in Washington state
Tandon, P. S., Westerlind, L., & McCleery, J. (2024). Advocacy for equitable recess in Washington state. Pediatrics , 153(5). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-064226