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Database research record2019·Global

Expanding the Contribution of Community Gardens to City Sustainability through Family Education Programs

Stavrianakis, Farmer

Children Youth and Environments

Urban Farm DB summary

This study investigated the impacts that gardening education workshops in community gardens can have on family members and their environmental behaviors. Participants reported a variety of positive impacts from the gardening workshops, including socializing, health benefits, and acquired knowledge. However, there was limited evidence of pro-environmental behavior change beyond gardening.