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Texas results

In Texas we interviewed 261 children and surveyed one parent for each of the children. We also surveyed 2,379 adults and conducted six focus groups with 47 adults in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Here are some insights into Texans.

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Graph depicting orientation in adults' pastimes, hobbies, and interests in Texas

Few Texas adults have outdoors-oriented pastimes

Graph depicting orientation in adults' pastimes, hobbies, and interests in Texas, by race and ethnicity

Black adults in Texas least likely to be outdoors-oriented

Graph depicting enjoyment of interests in nature compared to other interests for adults in Texas

Nature highly enjoyable for Texas adults

Graph depicting enjoyment of interests in nature compared to other interests for adults in Texas, by race and ethnicity

Across race and ethnicity, Texas adults enjoy interests in nature

Graph depicting preference of Texas children to play indoors versus outdoors

Outdoors fun for Texas children

Graph depicting preference of Texas children to be affectionate toward nature

Texas children drawn to nature

Study Findings

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    • Interest–action gap
    • Nature is social
    • Where nature is located
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    • Valuing nature
    • Nature-related programming and funding
    • Complex and nuanced relationship
    • Benefits of nature
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