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Not knowing what opportunities are nearby 

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Not knowing what opportunities are nearby 

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Communication from city & county parks departments and from community based organizations may not reach all members of the community

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Lack of technology or cultural inclusion in virtual groups where people know of or are cool places and recommendations for farther nature

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lack of incorporation into training about importance of outdoor/recess

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lack of incorporation into training about importance of outdoor/recess

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Lack of investment in educational facilities on public land

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Lack of investment in educational facilities on public land

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constraining outdoor experience / connection to nature to something too specific on one hand and/or something too "conservation/environment" on the other hand 

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constraining outdoor experience / connection to nature to something too specific on one hand and/or something too "conservation/environment" on the other hand 

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Our state board of ed only sees environmental education through the lens of STEM, hard to get buy in as an interdisciplinary subject with wide reach.

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the busy-ness of life...not enough time, or perceived time!

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the busy-ness of life...not enough time, or perceived time!

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Cultural barriers and implicit bias about the dangers of the outdoors 

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Cultural barriers and implicit bias about the dangers of the outdoors 

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Kids might feel uncomfortable or unsafe in the outdoors and may not have mentorship and educational outlets to feel safe in the outdoors

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Most students would rather spend time on computers than in nature. Which is a learned behavior.

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Teachers that are interested and invested in outdoor learning may leave schools, therefore leaving them without a champion for outdoor learning or environmental education.

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logistics- it takes time to initially sit down and figure it out and then get used to a new habit/pattern of using the outdoor space 

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logistics- it takes time to initially sit down and figure it out and then get used to a new habit/pattern of using the outdoor space 

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Schoolyards often not conducive to outdoor play or for learning outside.

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Socio-economic considerations (e.g. if working two jobs or more how can one have time to explore areas outside of the community)

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Socio-economic considerations (e.g. if working two jobs or more how can one have time to explore areas outside of the community)

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Discrimination and institutionalized barriers (implicit bias)

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Hard to know where to go/what's available for different skill levels

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Hard to know where to go/what's available for different skill levels

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transportation and knowledge of the space

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transportation and knowledge of the space

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Little emphasis on environmental education and learning in nature 

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Little emphasis on environmental education and learning in nature 

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Ongoing conversations and dialogues about the histories of our lands, including public lands

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Ongoing conversations and dialogues about the histories of our lands, including public lands

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allowing nature to exist in even the smallest spaces

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allowing nature to exist in even the smallest spaces

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in city planning and development

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perceived safety vs actual crime rates; people are discouraged from spending time outdoors if neighborhoods are known for certain adverse/dangerous behaviors

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Community challenges (i.e crime, blight)

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children with single parents or dual working parents and no safe space near them

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children with single parents or dual working parents and no safe space near them

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Staff working on public lands, nature centers, etc. that are representative of their communities

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Staff working on public lands, nature centers, etc. that are representative of their communities

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People of color often experience overt and subtle hostility in public places, from barbecuing to birdwatching which overtime can create an aversion to public spaces.

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Needing / Not having a sense of connection / meaning / purpose in being outside

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Needing / Not having a sense of connection / meaning / purpose in being outside

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not enough space for outdoor play structures

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Not knowing they are allowed to be in the natural space.

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Not knowing they are allowed to be in the natural space.

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lack of amenities that are used by everyone (assumptions about how different people should interact with nature)

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lack of amenities that are used by everyone (assumptions about how different people should interact with nature)

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Teaching to the test takes priority

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cities/regions not being equipped for safe outdoor times throughout all 4 seasons

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teachers overloaded already, can’t take on extra outdoor activities

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In early childhood, lack of safe, age appropriate spaces/licensed spaces, especially for infants and toddlers.

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In early childhood, lack of safe, age appropriate spaces/licensed spaces, especially for infants and toddlers.

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Ongoing resources and support for teacher professional learning (in-service and pre-service)

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Ongoing resources and support for teacher professional learning (in-service and pre-service)

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Outdoor time being cut due to budget/time constraints

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Outdoor time being cut due to budget/time constraints

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and the assumption that test performance is mutually exclusive of time outdoors

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Providing a variety of safe transportation options for youth in communities near and far from open spaces

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Some children are raised by parents who do not/ did not spend much time outdoors

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Ability to take time off work for caregivers

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Ability to take time off work for caregivers

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Laurel-Feeling unwelcome in spaces outside of their own 

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Laurel-Feeling unwelcome in spaces outside of their own 

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supplies

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Cultural aspects / unsafe / no clean / nothing to "do" 

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Cultural aspects / unsafe / no clean / nothing to "do" 

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Not enough trees, trees are found to improve mental health, also added shade. Children are more likely to play near and in trees.

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inability to safely walk to parks; poor walkability; land locked urban areas

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Fear of change and lack of willingness to lean into something different.

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Perceptions of safety

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teachers' lack of enthusiasm and willingness to go outdoors 

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teachers' lack of enthusiasm and willingness to go outdoors 

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Decision-makers don't understand the value and educators don't always know how to use meaningfully

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Time not allocated during school day for outdoor play

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Time not allocated during school day for outdoor play

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different formats; online & distance learning. no recess