Promoting people’s connection with nature through natural history displays

Abstract

In order to address the ongoing loss of biodiversity and degradation of the natural environment, there is a need to engage people effectively in biodiversity and other environmental sustainability issues. There is also a need to engage people effectively in nature for their health, wellbeing and fulfilment, and to promote strong neighbourhoods and communities. These parallel agendas can be brought together and addressed through natural history displays and related activities in museums, provided these are mindful of messages and activities that promote people’s connections with nature.