Exploring the ‘teenage dip’ in nature connectedness ….
The Curious Tale of Childrens Nature Connection
‘So, in sum, while children’s favourite places are natural spaces, their favourite activities are not nature focussed and the levels of nature connectedness reflect this. To form a closer relationship with nature and access the benefits for mental health and pro-nature behaviour, there is a need for nature to move from a special place, to a place of engagement with nature – from a passive to an active relationship.’
If this sort of ‘stuff’ interests you, i can highly recommend this free 20hr online course from the Nature Connectedness Research Group at Derby University.
