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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Wilding pedagogies: Impact of an in-service teacher training in Greece with nature as co-teacher
Theodosaki, Z., Georgopoulos, A., & Gavrilakis, C. (2025). Wilding pedagogies: Impact of an in-service teacher training in Greece with nature as co-teacher. Australian Journal of Environmental Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aee.2025.14
The effect of the natural environment and greenness on behavior, function, and well-being among individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review
Wells, N. M., Tralins, J., Li, D., Mateer, T. J., Eldermire, E., Ohm, le Roux, … Kibbee, M. R. (2025). The effect of the natural environment and greenness on behavior, function, and well-being among individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102619
Reconnecting with nature to disconnect from screens: The relationship between nature exposure and problematic short-form video use among adolescents and its underlying mechanisms
Dai, W., Wang, H., Yang, Z., Gao, Y., & Wei, X. (2025). Reconnecting with nature to disconnect from screens: The relationship between nature exposure and problematic short-form video use among adolescents and its underlying mechanisms. Computers in Human Behavior, 168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2025.108661
How can nature connectedness and behaviours for learning be deliberately developed in children, adolescents and young adults? A systematic literature review
Harris, N. M., Hartwell, B., Thomas, L., & Grace, M. (2025). How can nature connectedness and behaviours for learning be deliberately developed in children, adolescents and young adults? A systematic literature review. Child and Adolescent Mental Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/camh.12774
“I think that we should, but I don’t think that we can”: What school staff think about adventurous play at schools in England
Nesbit, R. J., Harvey, K., & Dodd, H. F. (2025). “I think that we should, but I don’t think that we can”: What school staff think about adventurous play at schools in England. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2025.2486844
The natural world around me; a qualitative exploration of young people’s relationship to nature and how it relates to their wellbeing and feelings of pro-environmental behaviour
Shrestha, T., Cassarino, M., Foley, S., & Di Blasi, Z. (2025). The natural world around me; a qualitative exploration of young people’s relationship to nature and how it relates to their wellbeing and feelings of pro-environmental behaviour. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102556
Adolescent visit patterns of urban green spaces and socio-demographic variations in a large high-density city
Chen, Z., Peng, L. L. H., & Shan, X. (2025). Adolescent visit patterns of urban green spaces and socio-demographic variations in a large high-density city. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128940
The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis
Zeng, Q., Yang, Z., Chen, Z., & Chen, P. (2025). The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102675
Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children
Konduru, D., Lowrey, K. M., & Hager, E. R. (2025). Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children. American Journal of Health Promotion. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171251319847
Evaluating the effect of green, blue, and gray measures for climate change adaptation on children’s well-being in schoolyards in Barcelona
Sanz-Mas, M., Continente, X., Brugueras, S., Marí-Dell’Olmo, M., Oliveras, L., & Lopez, M. J. (2025). Evaluating the effect of green, blue, and gray measures for climate change adaptation on children’s well-being in schoolyards in Barcelona. Landscape and Urban Planning, 253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105206
Research on the design of child-friendly landscape space in Chengdu Crown Community based on SDG
Xiaoyi, Y., & Boonyanmethaporn, W. (2025). Research on the design of child-friendly landscape space in Chengdu Crown Community based on SDG. The Journal of Lifestyle & SDG’S Review , 5(1). https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730X.SDGsReview.v5.n01.pe02262
Enhancing preschoolers’ creativity through art-based environmental education for sustainability
Kalafati, M., Flogaiti, E., & Daskolia, M. (2025). Enhancing preschoolers’ creativity through art-based environmental education for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 31(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2023.2291319