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Table Of Contents & Executive Director's Message, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The Coalition for Education in the Outdoors is a non-profit network of outdoor and environmental education centers, nature centers, conservation and recreation organizations, outdoor education and experiential education associations, institutions of higher learning, public and private schools, fish and wildlife agencies, and businesses that share a mission the support and furtherance of outdoor education and its goals.

Affiliate News & Ceo Update, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Contains updates from the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors as well as news about related organizations across the country. This issue includeds new from New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and McKeever Environmental Learning Center and others.

Spotlight, Glen Ruh, Conservation Career Development Program

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Contains articles highlighting current issues in the field. In this issue: Hunter Behavior Improves by Glen Ruh and Creating Diversity in the Conservation Field by the Conservation Career Development Program

Professional Development, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section included numerous opportunities for professional development related to outdoor education and environmental or conservation education. Some of the conferences included The Wild Turkey Federation and The Second Annual Eastern Conference for Outdoor Leaders and Instructors.

Common Ground: Education, Recreation, And The Environment, Curt Schatz, Tehri Parker

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Outdoor recreation programs and outdoor education programs share "common ground" - a similar purpose and programmatic focus on environmental awareness and ethics. As Ford ( 1981) has suggested, "there is very little difference between an education program and a recreation program" - both "contribute to the individual's ability to function effectively in society" (p. 50). Despite their similarities, education and recreation in the outdoors are traditionally separated, and one is emphasized over the other as the substance" of what is offered in a program. While they often contain a recreational element, environmental education programs tend to emphasize knowledge as an …

The Myths Of Outdoor And Adventure Recreation And The Environmental Ethos, Gary Morgan

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Professionals in the outdoor recreation and education fields are often looked upon as champions of the environmental cause. A number of assumptions appear to be made to this end. Yet, many of these assumptions may be based in myth. The intent of this article is to highlight the major arguments put forward supporting the significance of outdoor and adventure recreation as tools to develop a new environmental ethos; identify the assumptions within the arguments; and then expose the potential myths surrounding the assumptions.The arguments put forth in support of outdoor and adventure recreation are based on an article in the …

News Briefs, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section contains multiple brief news items related to conservation, environment or outdoor education.

Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

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Resources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section contains a listing of teaching resources of all types for those who work in outdoor education field at time of publication. Some items highlighted include a Complete Backyard Bird Feeding System, Dino Doo, and the World Resources 1994-95 Data Bose Diskette.

Book And Product Reviews, Charles Yaple, Cheryl Estes, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section reviewed several books and products.

Books:

• Once Around the Sun by Rick Marsi
• The Private Eye by Kerry Ruef
• Another Wilderness: New Outdoor Writing by Women edited by Susan Fox Rogers

Summer Nectar shampoo, by earth preserv products, was reviewed by the editorial staff COE staff.