Abstract
Abstract
Community art programs that incorporate environmental education into their curricula offer a unique opportunity to engage urban neighborhoods with their surrounding green space. One such program implemented in Mount Washington, which overlooks Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, aimed at reconnecting community members with their adjacent parks through a comprehensive blend of art and eco-literacy. Youth learned about their local environment while creating nature-themed artworks, and the community was mobilized to revive neglected green space. In the manner of a case study, the present article describes this arts-based eco-literacy/community program in detail. The theoretical basis for the program and the structure and components of the program are provided. Additionally, the implementation process of the program is described, along with a discussion of the successes and challenges of the program and recommendations for future initiatives.
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