science resources
Are you naturally curious about the science behind the myths we explore? Here are more resources for taking a deeper dive into the conservation science behind EcoMyths.
Who's ready to investigate nature? (Flickr/Kate Ter Haar)
scientific articles
benefits of nature science
- "View Through a Window May Influence Recovery From Surgery, Roger Ulrich, Science Magazine, 1984
- Assessing Urban Forest Effects and Values, Chicago's Urban Forest, David Nowak, Robert Hoehn III, Daniel Crane, Jack Stevens, and Cherie Fisher, USDA Forest Service Research Bulletin, 2010
- The Role of Arboriculture in a Healthy Social Ecology, Frances Kuo, Journal of Arboriculture, 2003
- Back to School, Back Outside [PDF], Kevin Coyle, NWF Special Report, 2010
additional resources
more kids and nature info
- 20 Ideas for Fun and Easy Activities for Kids and Parents [PDF], Chicago Wilderness
- Eco-Schools USA Student Resources, an age-based collection of activities and info for kids looking to green their schools
- Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, Richard Louv, 2008
- The Sense of Wonder, Rachel Carson, 1998 (reprint)
- EcoMyth: Getting Outside Is Fun But Not Fundamental