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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Environmental Educators Should Help Develop Climate Change Teaching Resources

Monroe, M. C., Oxarart, A. ., & Plate, R. R. (2013). A Role for Environmental Education in Climate Change for Secondary Science Educators. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 12, 4-18.

Involving Youth in Urban Planning

Wilks, J. ., & Rudner, J. . (2013). A voice for children and young people in the city. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 29, 1-17.

Inequity in greenspace provision is best measured through considering proximity to a minimum amount of greenspace

Heckert, M. . (2013). Access and equity in greenspace provision: A comparison of methods to assess the impacts of greening vacant land. Transactions in GIS, 17, 808-827. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tgis.12000

Adult education for green jobs is successful, but basic skills are a prerequisite

Wagner, C. . (2013). Adult learning meets the green economy: Lessons from a green jobs education project. Adult Learning, 24, 14-21. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045159512467324

Adventure programs enhance youths' perceived interest and psychological needs dependent, to some extent, on family style

Lee, K. ., & Ewert, A. . (2013). Adventure programs and diverse family styles. Journal of Experiential Education, 36, 123-138. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913487886

Analyzing the Underlying Ethical Assumptions of Environmental Education

Kronlid, D. O., & Öhman, J. . (2013). An environmental ethical conceptual framework for research on sustainability and environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 19, 21-44.

Cradle-to-Cradle Framework Shifts the Consumption Paradigm

Kopnina, H. . (2013). An Exploratory Case Study of Dutch Children’s Attitudes Toward Consumption: Implications for Environmental Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 128-144.

Supporting Teachers to Continue Field-Trip Learning in the Classroom

Felix, L. ., & Johnson, B. . (2013). Back in the Classroom: Teacher Follow-Through after an Earth Education Program. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 12, 187-196.

Using Writing to Discover That Humans Are Nature

Rautio, P. . (2013). Being nature: interspecies articulation as a species-specific practice of relating to environment. Environmental Education Research, 19, 445-457.

Focusing Pro-Climate Behavior Education

Skamp, K. ., Boyes, E. ., & Stanisstreet, M. . (2013). Beliefs and Willingness to Act About Global Warming: Where to Focus Science Pedagogy?. Science Education, 97, 191-217.

Improved accessibility and accurate information is key to marketing National Park experiences to visitors with disabilities

Chen, R. J. C. (2013). Beyond management and sustainability: Visitor experiences of physical accessibility in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA. Journal of Management and Sustainability, 3, 145-154. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jms.v3n2p145

Racial segregation in the social and physical space of ski slopes has major implications for disparities in access to nature

Harrison, A. . (2013). Black skiing, everyday racism, and the racial spatiality of Whiteness. Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 37, 315-339. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193723513498607

Play in natural schoolyard is associated with increased physical activity, calm and focused play, and social interaction

Nedovic, S. ., & Morrissey, A. . (2013). Calm, active and focused: Children’s responses to an organic outdoor learning environment. Learning Environments Research, 16, 281-295. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10984-013-9127-9

Potential Backfire of One-Way Communication Campaigns

McEntee, M. ., & Mortimer, C. . (2013). Challenging the One-Way Paradigm for More Effective Science Communication: A Critical Review of Two Public Campaigns Addressing Contentious Environmental Issues. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 12, 68-76.

Outdoor learning influences teacher attitudes as well as student behavior and engagement with learning

Scott, G. ., & Colquhoun, D. . (2013). Changing spaces, changing relationships: The positive impact of learning out of doors. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 17, 47-53.

The outdoor environment is a promising context for change for teachers and their students labeled as under-achieving

Maynard, T. ., Waters, J. ., & Clement, C. . (2013). Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the underachieving child. Early Years, 33, 212-225. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2013.771152

Children Influence Parents' Environmental Knowledge, Behavior

Damerell, P. ., Howe, C. ., & Milner-Gulland, E. J. (2013). Child-orientated environmental education influences adult knowledge and household behaviour. Environmental Research Letters, 8, 015016.

Children's perceived restoration from nature influences their care and concern for the natural world

Collado, S. ., & Corraliza, J. A. (2013). Children’s restorative experiences and self-reported environmental behaviors. Environment and Behavior, 47, 38-56. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916513492417

Student-Led Learning With Teacher Facilitators Pays Off With Longer Knowledge Retention

Sellmann, D. ., & Bogner, F. X. (2013). Climate change education: quantitatively assessing the impact of a botanical garden as an informal learning environment. Environmental Education Research, 19, 415-429.

Using Botanical Gardens to Teach about Climate Change

Sellmann, D. ., & Bogner, F. X. (2013). Climate change education: quantitatively assessing the impact of a botanical garden as an informal learning environment. Environmental Education Research, 19, 415-429.

The development of green jobs and community education go hand in hand

Griswold, W. . (2013). Community education and green jobs: Acknowledging existing connection. Adult Learning, 24, 30-36. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045159512467322

A review of concepts and measures related to connected to nature show similarities and differences

Tam, K.-P. . (2013). Concepts and measures related to connected to nature: Similarities and differences. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 34, 64-78. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.01.004

Adult learning theories explain childcare center director's motivation to act on schoolyard greening professional development

Munroe, E. . (2013). Creating an early childhood nature-based play space—A success story. LEARNing Landscapes, 7, 249-267.

Tailoring EE Programs to Reach Diverse Audiences

Arreguín-Anderson, M. G., & Kennedy, K. D. (2013). Deliberate Language Planning in Environmental Education: A CRT/LatCrit Perspective. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 1-15.

Fostering Dialogue between Students and Teachers around Environmental Action

Silo, N. . (2013). Dialogue—Missing in Action Competence: A Cultural Historical Activity Theory Approach in a Botswana School. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 159-179.

Empathy with nature is related to conservation behaviors

Tam, K.-P. . (2013). Dispositional empathy with nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 35, 92-104.

Children from challenging backgrounds experience improved well-being and resilience after participating in nurturing outdoor program

McArdle, K. ., Harrison, T. ., & Harrison, D. . (2013). Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13, 238-254. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2013.776862

Impact of playground design changes on usage and physical activity may depend on gender, parent perceptions and play affordances

Bohn-Goldbaum, E. E., Phongsavan, P. ., Merom, D. ., Rogers, K. ., Kamalesh, V. ., & Bauman, A. . (2013). Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 1-9. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/109841

Using Drama in Environmental Education

Curtis, D. J., Howden, M. ., Curtis, F. ., McColm, I. ., Scrine, J. ., Blomfield, T. ., … Ryan, T. . (2013). Drama and Environment: Joining Forces to Engage Children and Young People in Environmental Education. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 29, 182.

Best practices should be developed and implemented to facilitate participation of low-income Americans in outdoor recreation

Scott, D. . (2013). Economic inequality, poverty, and park and recreation delivery. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 31, 1-11.

Classroom-based animal-assisted activities program with guinea pigs decreases problem behaviors and increases social skills, but does not improve academic competence

O’Haire, M. E., McKenzie, S. J., McCune, S. ., & Slaughter, V. . (2013). Effects of animal-assisted activities with guinea pigs in the primary school classroom. Anthrozoös, 26, 445-458. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175303713X13697429463835

Garden-based learning strengthens student's life learning and positive attitudes

Chen, M. ., Lou, S. ., & Shih, R. . (2013). Effects of integrating garden-based learning and E-learning into life education. Life Science Journal, 10, 2048-2057.

Impact of Ecological Footprint Project on Attitudes and Behaviors

Gottlieb, D. ., Vigoda-Gadot, E. ., & Haim, A. . (2013). Encouraging ecological behaviors among students by using the ecological footprint as an educational tool: a quasi-experimental design in a public high school in the city of Haifa. Environmental Education Research, 19, 844-863.

Quality environmental educational programming, time outdoors, and teacher training predict environmental literacy

Stevenson, K. T., Peterson, M. N., Bondell, H. D., Mertig, A. G., & Moore, S. E. (2013). Environmental, institutional, and demographic predictors of environmental literacy among middle school children. PLoS One, 8, e59519. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0059519

Defining and Assessing Energy Literacy

DeWaters, J. ., & Powers, S. . (2013). Establishing Measurement Criteria for an Energy Literacy Questionnaire. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 38-55.

Nature exposure, more so than environmental education, influences pro-environmental attitudes and behavioral intentions of summer campers

Collado, S. ., Staats, H. ., & Corraliza, J. A. (2013). Experiencing nature in children’s summer camps: Affective, cognitive and behavioral consequences. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 33, 37-44. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2012.08.002

Environmental Education Can Engage Students Who Are Resistant to School and Encourage Critical Thinking

Blatt, E. N. (2013). Exploring environmental identity and behavioral change in an environmental science course. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 8, 467-488.

Promoting Creativity for Innovative Problem Solving

Sandri, O. J. (2013). Exploring the role and value of creativity in education for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 19, 765-778.

Mixed findings for the impact of exposure to public natural spaces on youths' emotional well-being

Huynh, Q. ., Craig, W. ., Janssen, I. ., & Pickett, W. . (2013). Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada. BMC Public Health, 13. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-407

Collaboratively Creating a Citizen Science Website

Mullen, K. C., Newman, G. ., & Thompson, J. L. (2013). Facilitating the Development and Evaluation of a Citizen Science Web site: A Case Study of Repeat Photography and Climate Change in Southwest Alaska’s National Parks. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 12, 261-271.

Feelings of Restoration from Recent Nature Visits

White, M. P., Pahl, S. ., Ashbullby, K. ., Herbert, S. ., & Depledge, M. H. (2013). Feelings of restoration from recent nature visits. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 35, 40-51.

Model for Teaching About Ecosystems

Jordan, R. C., Hmelo-Silver, C. ., Liu, L. ., & Gray, S. A. (2013). Fostering Reasoning About Complex Systems: Using the Aquarium to Teach Systems Thinking. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 12, 55-64.

Soft skills are just as important as technical skills in green-collar job training

Falxa-Raymond, N. ., Svendsen, E. ., & Campbell, L. K. (2013). From job training to green jobs: A case study of a young adult employment program centered on environmental restoration in New York City, USA. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 12, 287-295. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2013.04.003

Natural play space at a zoo exhibit influences children's play and parents' knowledge, perceptions and intention to visit natural areas

Oxarart, A. ., Monroe, M. C., & Plate, R. R. (2013). From play areas to natural areas: The role of zoos in getting families outdoors. Visitor Studies, 16, 82-94. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10645578.2013.768074

Garden-based learning as a tool to improve classroom behaviors and academic success

Ruiz-Gallardo, J. ., Verde, A. ., & Valdes, A. . (2013). Garden-based learning: An experience with “at risk” secondary education students. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 252-270. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2013.786669

Further evidence and three potential pathways for the association between green space and improved birth outcomes

Kihal-Talantikite, W. ., Padilla, C. M., Lalloué, B. ., Gelormini, M. ., Zmirou-Navier, D. ., & Deguen, S. . (2013). Green space, social inequalities and neonatal mortality in France. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 13, 191. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-13-191

Living in greener areas may lead to improved birth outcomes

Laurent, O. ., Wu, J. ., Li, L. ., & Milesi, C. . (2013). Green spaces and pregnancy outcomes in southern California. Health & Place, 24, 190-195. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.09.016

High school forestry education is valuable venue for life skills development

Reeves, A. A., & Wolf, K. J. (2013). High school forestry education in the Pacific Northwest. Journal of Forestry, 111, 42-48. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.5849/jof.12-062

Higher education can serve as a testing ground for building a green economy

Koester, R. . (2013). Higher education, adult learning, and greening of the economy. Adult Learning, 24, 37-42. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045159512467777

Framing Climate Change for Specific Audiences

Dickinson, J. L., Crain, R. ., Yalowitz, S. ., & Cherry, T. M. (2013). How Framing Climate Change Influences Citizen Scientists’ Intentions to Do Something About It. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44, 145-158.