Routledge Outdoor Learning Research: Forms, Functions & Nature Connection

Outdoor Learning Research examines the expanding field of outdoor education practices, including Forest School and outdoor play programmes that take learning beyond the traditional classroom. This Routledge publication addresses the growing concern that contemporary children lack meaningful connection to natural environments and explores evidence-based research on how time spent in natural places benefits child development and wellbeing. As outdoor learning continues to gain recognition among educators and parents, this comprehensive work analyses the forms and functions of outdoor learning initiatives, providing insights into why nature-based education matters and how it shapes children's relationship with the natural world during a period when outdoor access is increasingly limited.