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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Perceptions about the local neighborhood and walking and cycling among children

Timperio, A. ., Crawford, D. ., Telford, A. ., & Salmon, J. . (2004). Perceptions about the local neighborhood and walking and cycling among children. Preventive Medicine, 39(1), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2003.09.026

Role of internship in higher education in environmental sciences

Scholz, R. W., Steiner, R. ., & Hansmann, R. . (2004). Role of internship in higher education in environmental sciences. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 41(1), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tea.10123

Environmental Education Program Was an “Equalizer” Among Kids With Very Different Skill Levels and Backgrounds

Ernst, J. ., & Monroe, M. C. (2004). The effects of environment-based education on students’ critical thinking skills and disposition toward critical thinking. Environmental Education Research, 10, 507-522.

Is there a place for children in the city?

Churchman, A. . (2003). Is there a place for children in the city?. Journal of Urban Design, 8(2), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13574800306482

Nearby nature: A buffer of life stress among rural children

Wells, N. M., & Evans, G. W. (2003). Nearby nature: A buffer of life stress among rural children. Environment and Behavior, 35(3), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916503035003001

Study Finds the “Magic” of a Hawaii Program Boosted Kids' Confidence, Interest in School, Scores on Critical Thinking and Cognitive Achievement Tests

Volk, T. L., & Cheak, M. J. (2003). The effects of an environmental education program on students, parents, and community. Journal of Environmental Education, 34, 12-25.

California Conservation Corps offers youth career development opportunities

Stanley, S. . (2002). California Conservation Corps offers youth career development opportunities. California Agriculture, 56(2), 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3733/ca.v056n02p61

Views of nature and self-discipline: Evidence from inner city children

Taylor, F. ., Kuo, F. E., & Sullivan, W. C. (2002). Views of nature and self-discipline: Evidence from inner city children. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jevp.2001.0241

Why conservationists should heed Pokémon

Balmford, A. ., Clegg, L. ., Coulson, T. ., & Taylor, J. . (2002). Why conservationists should heed Pokémon. Science, 295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.295.5564.2367b

Coping with ADD: The surprising connection to green play settings

Taylor, F. ., Kuo, F. E., & Sullivan, W. C. (2001). Coping with ADD: The surprising connection to green play settings. Environment and Behavior, 33(1), 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00139160121972864

At home with nature: Effects of 'greenness' on children's cognitive functioning

Wells, N. M. (2000). At home with nature: Effects of ’greenness’ on children’s cognitive functioning. Environment and Behavior, 32(6), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00139160021972793

Activating empathy increases environmental concern

Schultz, W. . (2000). New environmental theories: Empathizing with nature: The effects ofPerspective taking on concern for environmental issues. Journal of Social Issues, 56, 391-406.

Children's diminishing play space: A study of intergenerational change in children's use of their neighborhoods

Tandy, C. . (1999). Children’s diminishing play space: A study of intergenerational change in children’s use of their neighborhoods. Australian Geographical Studies, 37(2), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8470.00076

Emotional affinity toward nature can motivate pro-environmental behaviors

Kals, E. ., Schumacher, D. ., & Montada, L. . (1999). Emotional affinity toward nature as a motivational basis to protect nature. Environment and Behavior, 31, 178-202.

The schoolyard habitat movement: What it is and why children need it

Rivkin, M. . (1997). The schoolyard habitat movement: What it is and why children need it. Early Childhood Education Journal, 25(1), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1025694100870

Urban children's access to their neighborhood: Changes over three generations

Gaster, S. . (1991). Urban children’s access to their neighborhood: Changes over three generations. Environment and Behavior, 23(1), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916591231004

Early life exposure to green space and insulin resistance: An assessment from infancy to early adolescence

Jimenez, M. P., Oken, E. ., Gold, D. R., Luttmann-Gibson, H. ., Requia, W. J., Rifas-Shiman, S. ., … James, P. . Early life exposure to green space and insulin resistance: An assessment from infancy to early adolescence. Environment International, 142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105849