Summit Notes: Safe, Accessible Neighborhood Nature Areas for Urban Children

Convener: Elayna Grody
Participants: Kelli Drummer, Heather Starck, Christine Godward, Dr. Michael Hohl, Eric Brandon, Andrea Hedge, Barbie Luna, Katie Sandford

Summary: What parks/programs are already in place?
What resources are available?
Where are programs already in existence?

– Find others to be advocates
– Access to information
– Target groups and neighborhoods to provide educations and resources
– Connect with schools
– Adopt a nature area in targeted communities

BARRIERS:
– safety
– funding
– accessibility
– misperceptions