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The Scripture Of Maps, The Names Of Trees, Stephen Trimble

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The first six years of life work their subtle power on us throughout our lives. We remember few specifics. But our bedrock emotional security - our trust- comes from this time. We spend our first years striving to develop what psychologists call "a sense of competence." This drive for mastery- of grasping, crawling, walking, talking, and play-leads to astonishingly rapid and broad learning.

Recent research has surprised us with how emphatically our behavior and personalities are hard-wired by genetics. We start with our general emotional outlook on the world fixed by the magical code of our genes. The bent of …

Moral Education And Outdoor Education - An Interview With Tom Lickona, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Character development and moral education have always been integral parts of outdoor education. Currently, there's been a resurgence of interest in teaching children ethical values that build good character. Taproot Associate Editor Carol Skawinski interviewed one of the leading proponents of character education in the world: Dr. Thomas Lickona, Director of the Center for the 4th and 5th Rs (Respect and Responsibility), at the State University of New York, Cortland. Dr. Lickona is the author of Educating for Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and Responsibility and Raising Good Children. He discusses the urgent need for character education and …

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.

Outdoor Attractions, Michael Cohen

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Teachers and students observe that getting in tune with nature by safely enjoying its attractions has a positive effect up on the way we feel and act.

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 the book Minimum Impact Camping by Curt Schatz and Dan Seemon, and The National Directory of Environmental Monitoring Programs (4th edition).

Spotlight, William Stoehr

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Contains articles highlighting current issues in the field. In this issue: The American Discovery Trail by William L. Stoehr, Colorado ADT Coordinator.

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 items listed are a Call for Abstracts for Outdoor Education Research Symposium and the Outdoor Writers Association of America's planned 1995 conference.

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 includes news from new affiliate Tug Hill Tomorrow, Inc., Pocono Environmental Education Center and others.

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

This section provides a list of conferences in the field of outdoor education as well as a highlighted local conference from the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Third Biennial Research Symposium being held at Bradford Woods (1996).

Nebline, April 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Book Reviews, Curt Schatz, Carol Skawinski

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section reviewed two books:

• My Double Life - Memoirs of a Naturalist by Frances Hamerstrom
• Eco-Sanity: A common sense guide to environmentalism by Joseph L. Bast, Peter J. Hill and Richard C. Rue

Nebline, March 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Employment Sources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section lists employment sources such as Women in Natural Resources (University of Idaho) and Wilderness Job Referral Services (Colorado State University).

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 …

Nebline, May 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

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

No abstract provided.

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.

Nebline, February 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Nebline, January 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Human Resources

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events