Low Income Urban Forestry Program in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona is experiencing increased temperatures and changing precipitation patterns caused by the combustion of greenhouse gases. Planting drought-tolerant trees…
Riparian Cottonwood Forest Restoration Along the Yellowstone River: A Featured Natural Area in Billings, Montana
Restoring the Riparian Cottonwood Forest along the Yellowstone River as a means to maximize ecosystem health and provide opportunities for…
Trees or Grass: Roots of Improved School Performance
Studies of 318 Chicago area school found a positive association between school yard greenness and improved performance on math tests,…
Kindergarten In the Forest: Follow the Leaders … on Film
Inspired by European Forest Kindergartens, a handful of teachers in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire began…
Impacts of views to school landscapes on recovery from stress and mental fatigue
Previous research has demonstrated positive associations between the greenness of high school landscapes and school-wide academic performance. We do not…
Zero to eight: Children’s media use in America
Children’s screen time is continuing to increase as more and more children are given access to mobile phones. This raises…
Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds
Screen time for children can be harmful later in life with school work, peers, and emotional behaviors. The American Academy of…
Student performance and high school landscapes: Examining the links
This study found a positive relationship between student exposure to nature during lunch time and scores on standardized tests, graduation…
A potential natural treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence from a national study
In this national, nonprobability sample, green outdoor activities reduced symptoms significantly more than did activities conducted in other settings, even…
Views of nature and self-discipline: Evidence from inner-city children
Findings from this study suggest that, for girls, green space immediately outside the home can help them lead more effective, self-disciplined…
Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities Initiative
Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities will help you take actions to improve the quality of life in your community through the…
Santa Monica Urban Forest Master Plan
Santa Monica, CA’s guide for the perpetuation and management of the city’s urban forest over the next 50 years. The…
Soil Matters. Always.
Soil volumes and composition can dictate tree growth and survivabity as well as capacity for stormwater capture.
How to Give Citizens the Tools to a Enact Sustainability Plan
The most effective plans engage residents and respect them as effective advocates for their own needs and expectations.
How to Engage Diverse Communities: A Toolkit
This primer on engaging residents and local groups in policymaking can help assure that people have a say in what…
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Provides Advocacy Assistance.
Check out this comprehensive spreadsheet with all kinds of information to get you started on everything from spiritual resources, to…
Faith-Based News Feed Provides Current Natural Resource Stewardship Activities.
This consortium of churches plays an active and on-going role in assuring all have a seat at the table when…
Toolkit for Faith-Based Natural Resource Stewardship.
Onsite Management of Stormwater Through Low Impact Development.