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.
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A systematic review of agreement between perceived and objective neighborhood environment measures and associations with physical activity outcomes
Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., Stapleton, S., Altincekic, C., & Troped, P.J. (2017). A systematic review of agreement between perceived and objective neighborhood environment measures and associations with physical activity outcomes. Environment and Behavior, 49(8), 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916516670982
Nature elements and fundamental motor skill development opportunities at five elementary school districts in British Columbia
Lim, C, Donovan, A.M., Harper, N.J., & Naylor, P-J. (2017). Nature elements and fundamental motor skill development opportunities at five elementary school districts in British Columbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14101279
Landscapes for play: Effects of an intervention to promote nature-based risky play in early childhood centres
Brussoni, M., Ishikawa, T., Brunelle, S., & Herrington, S. (2017). Landscapes for play: Effects of an intervention to promote nature-based risky play in early childhood centres. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 54, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.11.001
Through the eyes of children: Drawings as an evaluation tool for children's understanding about endangered Mexican primates
Franquesa-Soler, M., & Serio-Silva, J.C. (2017). Through the eyes of children: Drawings as an evaluation tool for children’s understanding about endangered Mexican primates. American Journal of Primatology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajp.22723
Effects of school gardening lessons on elementary school children's physical activity and sedentary time
Rees-Punia, E., Holloway, A., Knauft, D., & Schmidt, M.D. (2017). Effects of school gardening lessons on elementary school children’s physical activity and sedentary time. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14(12), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0725
Associations between green area in school neighbourhoods and overweight and obesity among Norwegian adolescents
Wilhelmsen, C.K., Skalleberg, K., Raanaas, R.K., Tveite, H., & Aamodt, G. (2017). Associations between green area in school neighbourhoods and overweight and obesity among Norwegian adolescents. Preventive Medicine Reports, 7, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.05.020
Impact of urban nature on executive functioning in early and middle childhood
Schutte, A.R., Torquati, J.C., & Beattie, J.L. (2017). Impact of urban nature on executive functioning in early and middle childhood. Environment and Behavior, 49(1), 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916515603095
Using mobile technology to engage children with nature
Crawford, M.R., Holder, M.D., & O’Connor, B.P. (2017). Using mobile technology to engage children with nature. Environment and Behavior, 49(9), 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916516673870
Effect of the Israeli “Green Schools” reform on pupils’ environmental attitudes and behavior
Shay-Margalit, B., & Rubin, O.D. (2017). Effect of the Israeli “Green Schools” reform on pupils’ environmental attitudes and behavior. Society & Natural Resources, 30(1), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2016.1171939
Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics
Ekkel, E.D., & de Vries, S. (2017). Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.06.008
The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati
Kondo, M.C., Han, S.H., Donovan, G.H., & MacDonald, J.M. (2017). The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.003
Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities
Shanahan, D.F., Cox, D.T.C., Fuller, R.A., Hancock, S., Lin, B.B., Anderson, K., … Gaston, K.J. (2017). Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.004