In my random and slightly omnivorous reading, I came across something interesting yesterday:
"Tanner (1980), in his work on significant life experiences and environmental values of dedicated, environmentally aware and actively committed individuals concluded that childhood experiences in natural areas were key in shaping and developing these interests."
Tanner, T. (1980). Significant life experiences. The Journal of Environmental Education, 11(4), 20-24.
(The quote is from Barker, S. Ecological education: Reconnecting with nature to promote sustainable behaviour. In D. Zandvliet & D. Fisher (Eds.), Sustainable communities, sustainable environments: The contribution of science and technology education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
And here's some follow-up on practical ways to do it:
Special places for young children
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