TEXAS CHILDREN IN NATURE, 1: A local take on a global 
program that works to reconnect children with the 
outdoors. Ahead…on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

Texas Children in Nature is part of the larger – global – 
children in nature movement.

06— The concept is that there is a disconnect that has 
been happening for the past few decades between 
children and nature.

Texas’ Children in Nature coordinator, Jennifer Bristol, 
says that disconnect is at the root of various health 
and wellness issues for our children. It also affects the 
future of environmental stewardship; but there is 
reason for hope.

25— Texas leads the way for the Children in Nature 
movement within the country. And we’re very excited 
about the work that we have done throughout the entire 
state. We have really created some system changes in 
the way that we think about how do we care for children 
in our places like schools and daycare centers. How are 
we helping them have a connection while they’re in 
those institutions, but also then – how are we looking at 
their play as a way to also help facilitate that connection 
with nature?

We’re seeing more nature based play areas at schools 
and parks. Educators and health care providers 
promote time in nature as a prescription to help kids 
become healthier, happier and smarter. 

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation supports our 
series and helps keep Texas wild with support of 
proud members across the state. Find out more at 
tpwf.org

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti. 




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