bringing people and nature together
about naturetalks
NatureTalks was founded in 1999 to help people connect with nature. We offer educational programs, site-specific curriculum, qualitative research, program evaluation, presentations and publications. Special areas of focus include urban forestry as a catalyst for social change, using the landscape for education, and edible landscaping.
Dr.Colleen Carroll, founder of NatureTalks, has over 20 years of experience in urban forestry and environmental education. Her research is focused on generating practical materials for teachers, urban foresters and the community. Colleen produced the first Directory of Sources for Native Hawaiian Plants, geared to make these precious plants a part of the landscape industry. Her publication, Growing an Educational Garden at your School: A Study of the Hawaiian Experience has remained the definitive book for Hawaii teachers on this subject. Colleen’s doctoral research in Australia focused on children’s’ perceptions of the environment and how in-class curriculum as well as everyday experiences influence their notion of environmental issues and how people can make a difference.
