the results of a connection with nature
Children that form a connection with nature
become adults that care about
citizenship
Interacting with nature and green space frequently can advance children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Capra, F. (2005).
ecology
Nature bonding can improve relationships and communication skills including decision-making, listening, and voicing opinions.
Capra, F. (2005).
sustainability
Over 50 studies indicate that an emotional connection to nature leads to pro-environmental behaviors.
(Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C., 2019)
resources
Playing in nature as a child is a significant predictor of adult beliefs that trees are important and meaningful.
(Wells, N. & Lekies, K. (2006)
and adults that take action through
visiting nature
adults that visited nature as children are more likely to visit nature as adults and commit to nature activities.
(Wells, N. M., & Evans, G. W., 2003)
(Asah et al., 2017)
caring for nature
adults that have a connection with nature as children commit to caring for the environment as adults.
(Wells, N. M., & Evans, G. W., 2003)
protecting the environment
adults that have a connection with nature as children are adults that commit to caring for the environment and acting as environmental stewards.
(Asah et al., 2017)
(Wells, N. M., & Evans, G. W., 2003)
pro-environmental actions
adults that had a connection with nature as children are adults that have pro-environmental attitudes
(Wells, N. M., & Evans, G. W., 2003)
"research suggests a very strong link behind childhood nature experience and adult environmental behavior" (Sobel, 2017).
