My teenage kids roll their eyes every time I suggest we explore the urban trails or visit the rooftop gardens, saying I'm trying too hard to make the city something it's not, but I worry we're all just accepting concrete as normal.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent and children are navigating different comfort levels with urban environments and what constitutes meaningful nature connection.
“Where Are You with Urban nature — finding it in cities?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.