Nature-Based Learning in Higher Education

Nature-based Learning at Guttman Community College (CUNY)

Kras, N., Martin, T., & Bahl, T. (2025). Learning beyond words: Initial findings on non-discursive learning in nature-based education. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2025.2521821

Kras, N., Martin, T., Bahl, T., & Tesser, D. (2025). Incorporating nature-based learning experiences across disciplines: Inspirations from urban community college faculty. Change. 57, (1),20-27.

Kras, N. (2024). A model for embedding nature-based learning across disciplines: A pilot study at an urban community college. The Community College Enterprise. 1-22 https://bbaddins.schoolcraft.edu/addins/cce/30.1.11-23.pdf.

Kras, N.(2021). Nature-based learning at an urban community college: A case study at the Central Park Zoo. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 46, (6),452-456, doi:10.1080/10668926.2021.1931557.

Kras, N. (2021). Exploring the benefits of ecotherapy-based activities at an urban community college. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 45, (2), 117-123, doi: 10.1080/10668926.2019.1647902

Kras, N. & Bahl, T. (2025). Learning Beyond Words: Initial Findings on Non-Discursive Learning in Nature-Based Education at Guttman Community College. CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference, New York, NY.

Kras, N. (2024). Embedding Nature-Based Learning Experiences into the Human Services Curriculum. National Organization for Human Services Education, New Orleans, LA.

Kras, N., Bahl, T. Baines, K., Jones, P. (2024). Incorporating Nature-Based Learning Experiences into the Curriculum: A Pilot Study at Guttman Community College. CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference, New York, NY.

Kras, N. (2022). Nature-Based Learning in Higher Education. CUNY SoTL Conference, Virtual.

Kras, N. (2022). Connecting College Students to Nature: Nature-Based Learning at an Urban Community College, North American Association of Environmental Education Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.

Kras, N. (April 2021). Nature-Based Learning in Higher Education. Sponsored by CUNY Transformative Learning in the Humanities (TLH).

Kras, N. (2021) Incorporating Nature-Based Learning Experiences into the Community College Curriculum, North American Association of Environmental Education.

Kras, N.  (2021) Incorporating Nature-Based Learning Experiences into the Community College Curriculum. Community College Showcase: Engaging Every Student, sponsored by New Jersey City University.