Within a generation, children's lives have largely moved indoors, with the loss of free‐
ranging exploration of the nearby natural world, even as research indicates that direct …

Calls for society to 'reconnect with nature'are commonplace in the scientific literature and
popular environmental discourse. However, the expression is often used haphazardly …

The benefits of citizen science to conservation, science, and socio-ecological systems as
well as to participants themselves are increasingly recognized and valued, yet what …

Within the past four decades, research has been increasingly drawn toward understanding
whether there is a link between the changing human–nature relationship and its impact on …

Fostering nature connection may promote psychological well-being and enhance
proenvironmental attitudes. However, there is limited understanding of what factors …

The conservation of biological diversity depends on people's knowledge and actions. This
book presents the theory and practice for creating effective education and outreach …

Citizen science is a useful approach for conducting scientific research; however, an
understanding of the motivations, satisfactions, and other aspects of volunteers' psychology …

Amateur naturalists have played an important role in the study and conservation of nature
since the 17th century. Today, naturalist groups make important contributions to bridge the …

This study examines individual commitment to biodiversity during adulthood. We studied the
interrelations between everyday experiences of nature, knowledge about biodiversity …

Citizen scientists play a pivotal role in providing necessary biodiversity data. To ensure the
continued involvement of a strong volunteer base, insight into the concerns and motivations …