Arts in Nature with Children and Young People

<p>This novel text brings together research and practice on the intersection between arts and nature and their impact on children and young people’s wellbeing health equality and sustainability.</p><p>Existing literature focuses on either the impact of the arts <i>or</i> the impact of being in/with nature on children’s and young people’s wellbeing. However the intersection between the two – arts <i>and</i> nature – and their combined effect on wellbeing has received limited attention. Through five research-based and seven practice-based chapters this book draws upon arts-in-nature practices that incorporate visual arts music movement drama and poetry in a range of natural environments such as forests beaches greenhouses parks community areas and school playgrounds.</p><p><i>Arts in Nature with Children and Young People </i>will appeal to anyone working with children and young people including mental health and healthcare professionals teachers researchers artists and arts therapists. It is also an accessible guide for parents and families looking for inspiration and ideas for creative and outdoor activities.</p>