eeRESEARCH

Welcome to our collaborative research library!

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 and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.

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Expanding Our Understanding of the Benefits of School Gardens

Green, M. ., & Duhn, I. . (2015). The force of gardening: Investigating children’s learning in a food garden. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 31, 60-73.

Gardening with young children supports mathematical and scientific thinking, ecological awareness, and emotional connections to nature

Peeler, V. .-., & McClain, C. . (2015). The green bean has to be longer than your thumb: An observational study of preschoolers’ math and science experiences in a garden. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 3.

Integrating “Icky” Insects into Science Education Curriculum

Breuer, G. B., Schlegel, J. ., Kauf, P. ., & Rupf, R. . (2015). The importance of being colorful and able to fly: Interpretation and implications of children’s statements on selected insects and other invertebrates. International Journal of Science Education, 37, 2664-2687.

Conservation Activities During Programs Influence Behavior at Home

Baur, A. ., & Haase, H.-M. . (2015). The influence of active participation and organisation in environmental protection activities on the environmental behaviour of pupils: study of a teaching technique. Environmental Education Research, 21, 92-105.

Students' Willingness to Mitigate Global Warming

Herman, B. C. (2015). The influence of global warming science views and sociocultural factors on willingness to mitigate global warming. Science Education, 99, 1-38.

Research shows a positive association between neighborhood physical environment and early child health and development

Christian, H. ., Zubrick, S. ., Foster, S. ., Giles-Corti, B. ., Bill, F. ., Wood, L. ., … Boruff, B. . (2015). The influence of the neighborhood physical environment on early child health and development: A review and call for research. Health & Place, 33, 25-36. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.01.005

More time outdoors may reduce the risk of myopia in children and youth

Dolgin, E. . (2015). The myopia boom – Short-sightedness is reaching epidemic proportions. Some scientists think they have found a reason why. Nature, 519, 276-278.

Children develop prosocial behavior through nature activities

Acar, I. ., & Torquati, J. . (2015). The power of nature: Developing prosocial behavior toward nature and peers through nature-based activities. Young Children, 70, 62-71.

The Importance of Critical Thinking in Environmental Education

Yamashita, H. . (2015). The problems with a ‘fact’-focused approach in environmental communication: the case of environmental risk information about tidal flat developments in Japan. Environmental Education Research, 21, 586-611.

Functions of knowledge in an environmental and sustainability education student discussions

Rudsberg, K. ., & Öhman, J. . (2015). The role of knowledge in participatory and pluralistic approaches to ESE. Environmental Education Research, 21, 955-974.

Optimal message framing for buy-in to energy reduction program

Arpan, L. M., Barooah, P. ., & Subramany, R. . (2015). The Role of Values, Moral Norms, and Descriptive Norms in Building Occupant Responses to an Energy-Efficiency Pilot Program and to Framing of Related Messages. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 14, 23-32.

Shifting attention from whether nature influences health to how it does so could lead to better health outcomes for diverse communities

Shanahan, D. ., Lin, B. ., Bush, R. ., Gaston, K. ., Dean, J. ., Barber, E. ., & Fuller, R. . (2015). Toward improved public health outcomes from urban nature. American Journal of Public Health, 105, 470-477. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302324

Motivating Pro-Environmental Behavior Through Emotions

Carmi, N. ., Arnon, S. ., & Orion, N. . (2015). Transforming Environmental Knowledge Into Behavior: The Mediating Role of Environmental Emotions. The Journal of Environmental Education, 46, 183-201.

Shared Understanding of EE Outcomes May Improve Non-Formal Programs

West, S. E. (2015). Understanding Participant and Practitioner Outcomes of Environmental Education. Environmental Education Research, 21, 45-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.879695

Assessing Outcomes Through an Interactive Art-Based Evaluation Tool

Flowers, A. A., Carroll, J. P., Green, G. T., & Larson, L. R. (2015). Using art to assess environmental education outcomes. Environmental Education Research, 21, 846-864.

Factors Influencing Pro-Environmental Behavior of High-School Students

De Leeuw, A. ., Valois, P. ., Ajzen, I. ., & Schmidt, P. . (2015). Using the theory of planned behavior to identify key beliefs underlying pro-environmental behavior in high-school students: Implications for educational interventions. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 42, 128-138.

Environments supporting risky outdoor play promote children's health, behavior and development

Brussoni, M. ., Gibbons, R. ., Gray, C. ., Ishikawa, T. ., Sandseter, E. ., Bienenstock, A. ., … M.S, T. . (2015). What is the relationship between risky outdoor play and health in children? A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12, 6423-6454. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph120606423

Nature-based resettlement initiatives can help immigrant children build resilience and attachment

Hordyk, S. R., Dulude, M. ., & Shem, M. . (2015). When nature nurtures children: Nature as a containing and holding space. Children’s Geographies, 13, 571-588. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2014.923814

Environmental Concern as a Frame of Communication in Zoos

Yocco, V. S., Bruskotter, J. ., Wilson, R. ., & Heimlich, J. E. (2015). Why Should I Care? Exploring the Use of Environmental Concern as a Frame of Communication in Zoos. The Journal of Environmental Education, 46, 56-71.

Supporting Diverse Students' Environmental Science Identities

Carlone, H. B., Huffling, L. D., Tomasek, T. ., Hegedus, T. A., Matthews, C. E., Allen, M. H., & Ash, M. C. (2015). ‘Unthinkable’ Selves: Identity boundary work in a summer field ecology enrichment program for diverse youth. International Journal of Science Education, 37, 1524-1546.

Youth report feelings of calm and peace associated with spending time in healthy outdoor environments

Woodgate, R. L., & Skarlato, O. . (2015). “It is about being outside”: Canadian youth’s perspectives of good health and the environment. Health & Place, 31, 100-110. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.11.008

Analyzing the Relationship Between Researchers and Rural Communities

Winters, C. A., Kuntz, S. W., Weinert, C. ., & Black, B. . (2014). A Case Study Exploring Research Communication and Engagement in a Rural Community Experiencing an Environmental Disaster. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 213-226.

Using theoretical frameworks to predict recycling behavior among students in Thailand

Chaisamrej, R. ., & Zimmerman, R. S. (2014). A Comparative Investigation of TPB and Altruism Frameworks for an Empirically based Communication Approach to Enhance Paper Recycling. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 28-37.

Neighborhood greenness is associated with blood pressure in children

Markevych, I. ., Thiering, E. ., Fuertes, E. ., Sugiri, D. ., Berdel, D. ., Koletzko, S. ., … Heinrich, J. . (2014). A cross-sectional analysis of the effects of residential greenness on blood pressure in 10-year old children: Results from the GINIplus and LISAplus studies. BioMed Central Public Health, 14, 477. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-477

Model for Developing and Assessing Civic Environmental Engagement Programs

Riemer, M. ., Lynes, J. ., & Hickman, G. . (2014). A model for developing and assessing youth-based environmental engagement programmes. Environmental Education Research, 20, 552-574.

Children's experiences with nature involve sensory, affective, cognitive and behavioral dimensions

Linzmayer, C. D., Halpenny, E. A., & Walker, G. J. (2014). A multidimensional investigation into children’s optimal experiences with nature. Landscape Research, 39, 481-501. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2012.751094

Park renovation may positively contribute to increased use and physical activity among visitors

Veitch, J. ., Salmon, J. ., Carver, A. ., Timperio, A. ., Crawford, D. ., Fletcher, E. ., & Giles-Corti, B. . (2014). A natural experiment to examine the impact of park renewal on park-use and park-based physical activity in a disadvantaged neighbourhood: The REVAMP study methods. BMC Public Health, 14, 1-9. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-600

Nature-based outdoor classrooms enhance children's learning, behavior and developmental outcomes

Dennis, S. F. , Jr., Wells, A. ., & Bishop, C. . (2014). A post-occupancy study of nature-based outdoor classrooms in early childhood settings. Children, Youth and Environments, 24, 35-52. https://doi.org/http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.24.2.0035

Vegetation and woodlands in schoolyards lead to increased physical activity levels in children, but the effects depend on gender

Pagels, P. ., Raustorp, A. ., De Leon, P. ., Mårtensson, F. ., Kylin, M. ., & Boldemann, C. . (2014). A repeated measurement study investigating the impact of school outdoor environment upon physical activity across ages and seasons in Swedish second, fifth and eighth graders. BioMed Central Public Health, 14, 803. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-803

Young people in low-income and ethnically diverse neighborhoods of Denver have less access to play in natural areas

Rigolon, A. ., & Flohr, T. . (2014). Access to parks for youth as an environmental justice issue: Access inequalities and possible solutions. Buildings, 4, 69-94. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings4020069

Engaging Urban Learners Through Focus on Food Justice

Crosley, K. L. (2014). Advancing the boundaries of urban environmental education through the food justice movement. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education (CJEE), 18, 46-58.

A review of youth-based adventure therapy programs offers recommendations for improvements

Norton, C. L., Tucker, A. ., Russell, K. C., Bettmann, J. E., Gass, M. A., Gillis, H. L., & Behrens, E. . (2014). Adventure therapy with youth. Journal of Experiential Education, 37, 46-59. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913518895

The impact of subjectively more beautiful nature on prosocial tendencies

Zhang, J. W., Piff, P. K., Iyer, R. ., Koleva, S. ., & Keltner, D. . (2014). An occasion for unselfing: Beautiful nature leads to prosociality. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 37, 61-72.

Integrating environment and sustainability education into state science standards

Miller, H. K., & Jones, L. C. (2014). Analyzing Sustainability Themes in State Science Standards: Two Case Studies. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 183-192.

Restorative experiences have a positive effect on the relationship between nature-based recreation and emotional well-being

Korpela, K. ., Borodulin, K. ., Neuvonen, M. ., Paronen, O. ., & Tyrväinen, L. . (2014). Analyzing the mediators between nature-based outdoor recreation and emotional well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 37, 1-7.

Connectedness with nature is related to more innovative and holistic thinking styles

Leong, L. ., Fischer, R. ., & McClure, J. . (2014). Are nature lovers more innovative? The relationship between connectedness with nature and cognitive styles. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 40, 57-63.

Across eight studies, greenness near mothers' homes is associated, though weakly, with birth outcomes

Dzhambov, A. M., Dimitrova, D. D., & Dimitrakova, E. D. (2014). Association between residential greenness and birth weight: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 13, 621-629. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2014.09.004

Emancipatory Approach to EcoSchools Programming Leads to Better Student Experiences

Cincera, J. ., & Kovacikova, S. . (2014). Being an EcoTeam Member: Movers and Fighters. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 227-233.

Strategies for Integrating Students in Campus Sustainability Projects

Krasny, M. E., & Delia, J. . (2014). Campus sustainability and natural area stewardship: student involvement in adaptive comanagement. Ecology and Society, 19, 27.

Life stories show relationships between environmental identity and generativity among environmental activitists and nonactivists

Alisat, S. ., Norris, J. E., Pratt, M. W., Matsuba, M. K., & McAdams, D. P. (2014). Caring for the Earth: Generativity as a mediator for the prediction of environmental narratives from identity among activists and nonactivists. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research, 14, 177-194. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2014.921172

Helping Museum Docents Shift to Student-Centered Pedagogy

Allen, L. B., & Crowley, K. J. (2014). Challenging beliefs, practices, and content: How museum educators change. Science Education, 98, 84-105.

Renovating outdoor play spaces may increase activity level, interest in nature, and socialization in children

Cosco, N. G., Moore, R. C., & Smith, W. R. (2014). Childcare outdoor renovation as a built environment health promotion strategy: Evaluating the preventing obesity by design intervention. American Journal of Health Promotion, 28, 27-32. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130430-QUAN-208

Factors that Motivate Children in Science

Bathgate, M. E., Schunn, C. D., & Correnti, R. . (2014). Children’s motivation toward science across contexts, manner of interaction, and topic. Science Education, 98, 189-215.

Analyzing the effects of environmental education materials on elementary students

Viteri, F. ., Clarebout, G. ., & Crauwels, M. . (2014). Children’s recall and motivation for an environmental education video with supporting pedagogical materials. Environmental Education Research, 20, 228-247.

Substantial research review calls for recognition of the importance of connection with nature for environmental conservation

Zylstra, M. ., Knight, A. ., Esler, K. ., & Le Grange, L. . (2014). Connectedness as a core conservation concern: An interdisciplinary review of theory and a call for practice. Springer Science Reviews, 2, 119-143. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40362-014-0021-3

Connecting Zoo Visitors to Climate Change

Clayton, S. ., Luebke, J. ., Saunders, C. ., Matiasek, J. ., & Grajal, A. . (2014). Connecting to nature at the zoo: implications for responding to climate change. Environmental Education Research, 20, 460-475.

Evaluating an Experiential Family Outdoor Education Pilot Program

Brand, J. C., Radel, C. ., Brain, R. ., & Greene, J. . (2014). Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a No-Child-Left-Inside Pilot Program. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 261-268.

Individual immigrant experiences vary widely with respect to views of forest recreation

Jay, M. ., & Schraml, U. . (2014). Diversity in mind: Towards a differentiated understanding of migrants’ recreational practices in urban forests. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 13, 38-47. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2013.10.001

Natural playgrounds foster dramatic play in preschool children

Drown, K. C., & Christensen, K. . (2014). Dramatic play affordances of natural and manufactured outdoor settings for preschool-aged children. Children, Youth and Environments, 24, 53-77.

Improving early childhood education through outdoor experiences

Ernst, J. . (2014). Early childhood educators’ use of natural outdoor settings as learning environments: an exploratory study of beliefs, practices, and barriers. Environmental Education Research, 20, 735-752.