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Impacts from COVID-19: Resilient Outdoor Science Programs Need Support as Challenges Persist

By Melissa Collins, Aparajita Pande, Craig Strang, Jedda Foreman and Rena Dorph

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States and forced widespread lockdowns, closures, and social distancing, the field of outdoor science education continues to be fragile, with many organizations teetering on the brink of collapse. Despite easing restrictions and with new concerns about coronavirus variants, the challenges facing the field persist.

Year: 2021

Pages: 13

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Topics:

  • Environmental & Outdoor Science Education

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