Nature-related and culturally-relevant art activities provide an avenue for children’s active participation in their urban communities
Young people, preschool through high school, actively participated in urban initiatives focusing on democracy, environmental justice, and cultural inclusion. These initiatives were based on children’s right to participate freely in cultural life and the arts and to express their opinions about matters that affect them. Nature, in addition to providing a setting for the children’s safety and exploration, also provided a means for understanding issues and developing ideas.