Conceptual framework describing a general model of exposure pathways to nature engagement identified through qualitative methods.

Conceptual framework describing a general model of exposure pathways to nature engagement identified through qualitative methods.</p

Physical and structural barriers to accessing nature.

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Formative persons and organizations.

Selected participant comments discuss formative persons or organizations who socialized them to nature in childhood. (DOCX)</p

Safety and risk concerns as barriers to accessing nature.

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Formative places in nature.

Selected participant comments share how formative places in nature in childhood influenced adult nature engagement. (DOCX)</p

Focus group locations.

Ten focus groups were held in four metropolitan regions and at a national conference of federal conservation officials. U.S. map is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.</p

Topic guide for semi-structured focus group discussion.

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Pull of the natural environment.

Selected comments indicate the positive pull nature exerts on individuals. (DOCX)</p

Push of the built environment.

Selected comments reveal predominantly negative attitudes toward the built environment which turn individuals toward nature-seeking. (DOCX)</p

Focus groups characteristics.

Focus groups characteristics.</p