Developing 21st Century Naturalists: Interest Development Across the Learning Ecology

Abstract

How do people develop a life-long passion for nature? We explore life histories of a diverse group of 18 adult naturalists working in urban communities to reveal experiences that supported their interest development in nature. We also discuss implications for design of learning ecologies to foster the development of naturalists.

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