Vanessa Woods' latest research didn't begin in a laboratory or during fieldwork. It began at home, with her own children.

Children can fear snakes or spiders and still enjoy nature, with interest in wildlife differing widely between individuals.

The income and education levels of a child's environment determine their relationship to nature, not whether they live in a city or the countryside. This is the finding of a new study published in ...

Over decades of research, children’s experiences in nature – particularly those shared with caregivers – have consistently been linked to children’s healthy development (including physical, ...

Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow. The innovative new study, which used GPS and ...

Imagine a neighborhood where young children and caregivers can explore nature-rich environments with plenty of shade, trees and flowers. A community where early childhood centers offer outdoor play ...

The things that play the biggest role in limiting children’s time in nature are urbanisation and parental attitudes. Despite this, digital devices are often blamed for keeping kids indoors. Digital ...

From Seattle, Washington, to Doral, Florida, nearly 50 cities across the United States have moved forward over the last nine years to prioritize youth nature connection by participating in the Cities ...

The income and education levels of a child's environment determine their relationship to nature, not whether they live in a city or the countryside. The results run counter to the assumption that ...