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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'I saw a magical garden with flowers that people could not damage!': Children's visions of nature and of learning about nature in and out of school
Rios, C., & Menezes, I. (2017). ’I saw a magical garden with flowers that people could not damage!’: Children’s visions of nature and of learning about nature in and out of school. Environmental Education Research, 23(10), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1325450
Going back and beyond: Children's learning through places
Diaz-Diaz, C. (2017). Going back and beyond: Children’s learning through places. Environmental Education Research, 23(10), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1326019
Wilderness therapy, therapeutic camping and adventure education in child and youth care literature: A scoping review
Harper, N.J. (2017). Wilderness therapy, therapeutic camping and adventure education in child and youth care literature: A scoping review. Children and Youth Services Review, 83, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.10.030
Urban green space and the pursuit of health equity in parts of the United States
Jennings, V., Baptiste, A.K., Jelks, N.O., & Skeete, R. (2017). Urban green space and the pursuit of health equity in parts of the United States. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14111432
Children's understanding of animal, plant, and artifact properties between 3 and 6 years
Fouquet, N., Megalakaki, O., & Labrell, R. (2017). Children’s understanding of animal, plant, and artifact properties between 3 and 6 years. Infant and Child Development, 26(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/icd.2032
Transforming vacant lots: Investigating an alternative approach to reducing fear of crime
De Biasi, A. (2017). Transforming vacant lots: Investigating an alternative approach to reducing fear of crime. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 50, 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.02.007
Urban green spaces for children: A cross-sectional study of associations with distance, physical activity, screen time, general health, and overweight
Akpinar, A. (2017). Urban green spaces for children: A cross-sectional study of associations with distance, physical activity, screen time, general health, and overweight. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 25, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2017.05.006
Time spent outdoors during preschool: Links with children's cognitive and behavioral development
Ulset, V., Vitaro, F., Brendgen, M., Bekkus, M., & Borge, A.I.H. (2017). Time spent outdoors during preschool: Links with children’s cognitive and behavioral development. Journal of Environmental Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.05.007
Preschoolers' perceptions of neighborhood environment, safety, and help-seeking
Katz, C., McLeigh, J.D., & El, B. (2017). Preschoolers’ perceptions of neighborhood environment, safety, and help-seeking. Children and Youth Services Review, 73, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.12.016
Getting to know nature: Evaluating the effects of the Get to Know Program on children's connectedness to nature
Bruni, C.M., Winter, P.L., Schultz, P.W., Omoto, A.M., & Tabanico, J.J. (2017). Getting to know nature: Evaluating the effects of the Get to Know Program on children’s connectedness to nature. Environmental Education Research, 23(1), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2015.1074659
Exploring the relations between childhood experiences in nature and young adults' environmental attitudes and behaviours
Broom, C. (2017). Exploring the relations between childhood experiences in nature and young adults’ environmental attitudes and behaviours. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 33(1), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aee.2017.1
Sandboxes, loose parts, and playground equipment: A descriptive exploration of outdoor play environments
Olsen, H., & Smith, B. (2017). Sandboxes, loose parts, and playground equipment: A descriptive exploration of outdoor play environments. Early Child Development and Care, 187(5-6), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1282928