Nature to Action
From Appreciation to Action
A student-led initiative exploring how our connection to nature can inspire environmental stewardship.
Our mission is simple:
Understand. Educate. Act
UNDERSTAND
We study the connection between people’s appreciation of nature and their action to protect it.
EDUCATE
We turn research into engaging lessons and resources for students and community.
ACT
We inspire and empower people to take small steps that create a big impact.
IT STARTED WITH A QUESTION.
What inspires people to protect the places they care about?
A student-led initiative exploring how our connection to nature can inspire environmental stewardship.
RESEARCH WAS THE BEGINNING
What’s Next?
Nature to Action is now working to share the Prospect Park research with environmental organizations and educators, develop educational activities for younger students and families, and explore opportunities for community stewardship.
UNDERSTAND
Continue exploring what motivates environmental stewardship.
EDUCATE
Develop simple and engaging environmental education activities for students and families.
ACT
Create opportunities for people to take part in community-based environmental action.
LET’S CONNECT
Get in Touch
Have a question about the research, an idea to share, or interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT
A Student with a Purpose
Nature to Action was founded by Cooper Kim, a high school student in New York City with an interest in environmental science, community engagement, and the relationship between people and the natural places around them.
His research began in Prospect Park, a place that inspired him to ask a simple question:
what makes people want to protect the places they value?