Participation and Learning
The natural world has something to offer everyone. By encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to access nature, we create stronger societies. By using nature as a life-long classroom we create greater respect for our planet. Learn more here about the ways we can encourage participation in nature-based activities for everyone.
Participation and Learning Articles
Bushwalk for Cancer
Michael Mitchell walked across Australia to raise money for cancer.
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The argument for Free Range Kids
American Lenore Skenazy has founded a movement to encourage greater freedom - and time spent outdoors - for today's over-protected children.
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Reading, writing, arithmetic…and active play!
New research sheds light on the importance of active play in the school yard.
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No Child Left Inside
The No Child Left Inside Coalition in the US is seeking to ensure all children achieve 'environmental literacy' as part of their education.
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John Hardy: My green school dream
TED takes you on a tour of the extraordinary Green School in Bali, where kids learn how to build, garden, create - and pass exams - in open air, bamboo classrooms.
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Participation and Learning Research
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Sweat Equity at East Bay
by David RienscheThis article by David Riensche explores how volunteers advance the cause of conservation at East Bay Regional Park District in California, United States. Article courtesy of The Wildlife Professional magazine, Winter 2008, a publication of the Wildlife Society. Sweat Equity at East Bay
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Beyond Clean Toilets: The Importance of Personal Benefit Attainment, and Service Levels in Park Visitor Satisfaction
By Gary Crilley, Delene Weber and Ross TaplinThis paper looks at the correlations between service quality and visitor satisfaction levels in a park environment.
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Children’s participation in designing landscapes – examples from Melbourne, Australia
By JP Rayner, MT Rayner and AC LaidlawThis paper discusses the participation of children in the design of two landscape projects in Melbourne, Australia.
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Sustainability spurring the development of Finnish travel destinations associated with national parks
By Matti TapaninenThe framework for tourism development in Finland’s national parks is based on nine principles of sustainable tourism.
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Peak and Limit Experiences in Outdoor Environments: Opportunities of Nature’s Classroom for Health Promotion
By Janne FenglerWhat are peak and limit experiences? An analysis was carried out to answer this, with results that allow far-ranging conclusions for learning and development processes in all age groups.
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