Including younger children in science-related issues using participatory and collaborative strategies: a pilot project on urban biodiversity

Young children are actors usually excluded from political decisions and also many science communication projects. Participatory models can help to connect their everyday life with both local policies science-related content. Using visual methodologies for engagement, we aimed at understanding what preschool prefer in the city landscape. Results show how young envision a “better city” that construction might defy current scientific knowledge. It further illustrates be used co-produce new knowledge, contributing debate about people's needs perceptions related science-based options.