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the results of a connection with nature

Children that form a connection with nature

Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten
Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten
Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten

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).

Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten
Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten
Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten
Chrysalis Nature School preschool benefits childhood play loose parts monarch garden outside outdoor school forest kindergarten

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