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WELCOME TO THE NATURAL LIBRARY: The Essential Role of Libraries in Creating Nature-Rich Communities
Libraries exist in every kind of neighborhood; they already serve as community hubs; they’re often supported by Friends groups; they have existing resources (nature books); they’re often more flexible than schools; they’re known for being safe—and they’re a perfect,...
SEEING GREEN: How Natural Schoolyards Enable Equitable Engagement with Nature
As evidence for the benefits of nature on our emotional and physical health as well as on our social lives, cognitive abilities and academic performance grows, calls for more natural spaces in urban environments are becoming widespread. Though green spaces such as...
Study Pinpoints When Teenagers Fall out of Love with Nature
A new study from the University of Derby found that young people’s connection to nature drops sharply from the age of 11 and doesn’t recover until they are 30. The trend has significant implications for their engagement with pro-environmental behaviors like recycling or buying eco-friendly products. The study analyzed survey responses from almost 4,000 adults and children.
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Natural Play Spaces Can Benefit Children’s Health Says New Study
A new study found that playgrounds that mimic the natural environment offer physical and mental benefits for preschool children. The research project, conducted by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, set out to redesign the outdoor play space at a preschool for children from low-income households. Redesign included adding features inspired by nature and provided an opportunity for researchers to learn how the changes impacted children’s play patterns. The incorporation of natural elements in playgrounds was shown to positively influence children’s motor skill development and physical activity and to enrich the preschool curriculum
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