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Resources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

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 Green Christology" and "The Church of the Earth".

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Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

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 including "NSEE" (National Society for Experiential Education) and "NAI" (National Association for Interpretation).

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Contents, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

Contents, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

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.

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Buddhism And The Environment, Rijumati May 2007

Buddhism And The Environment, Rijumati

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

When we look at the traditional Buddhist texts there seems to be very little direct reference to what would these days be called environmental or ecological ideas. As we imaginatively enter the world in which the Buddha lived and taught, the reason for this becomes clear. The picture that emerges is one of a culture that lived in far greater harmony with its environment, if sometimes at its mercy, and an "Environmental Movement" simply wasn't needed. The strong connection that people felt with nature is illustrated particularly in the story of the Buddha's life, in which all the most significant …

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Review Of A Greener Faith, Joshua Bochniak May 2007

Review Of A Greener Faith, Joshua Bochniak

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

It is now undeniable that leaders and followers of many religious traditions have taken up the work of increasing environmental stewardship. In the past decade, the number of religious organizations devoted to environmental themes has increased dramatically. In A Greener Faith, Roger S. Gottlieb examines this trend in general and then focuses on what a few major religious traditions are doing in response to our environmental crises. He pays particular attention to what various religions contribute to the struggle, articulating a new religious environmentalism.

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News Briefs, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

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. Some items include "National Parks Clearing Out?" and "Evidence of Water on Mars".

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From The Editor, Charles Yaple May 2007

From The Editor, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

"In wildness lies the preservation of the world" - profound words of environmentalist and author Henry David Thoreau spoken more than 150 years ago. Concerned about more than biophysical health, Thoreau argued that civilizations breakdown when humans forget their origins and source of spiritual, mental and physical sustenance. He believed wild places were a source of inspiration containing the "raw material of life" that instilled a sense of wonder, spiritual truths and the basis of sound intellect for those frequenting such haunts. Considering Thoreau's wisdom and present concerns about such things as "nature deficit disorder," this issue of Taproot explores …

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Invoking The Spirit, Gary Gardner May 2007

Invoking The Spirit, Gary Gardner

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

I would like to make a three-part argument. People of faith and advocates of sustainability are natural allies because the two communities have important common interests, they bring together complementary strengths, and religion adds new value to the effort to build a sustainable world. I will spend most of my time on the last point, and just a little on the first.

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Biblical Wilderness Theology, Gregory E. Hitzhusen May 2007

Biblical Wilderness Theology, Gregory E. Hitzhusen

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Several years ago I participated in Yitziah, a 21-day Jewish Outdoor Environmental Leadership Training backpacking course in western North Carolina. AB the lone Christian participant in this thoroughly Jewish program, I was curious to witness how wilderness experiences could be connected with Jewish religious practice, in hopes that I could make the translation into my own faith tradition. The course was held during the time of Shavuot, when Jews celebrate the constitutive occasion of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Our group was to follow in the footsteps of Judaism's forebears, whose religious and spiritual identity was born out of …

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Ganonyo:K, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

Ganonyo:K, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Ganonyo:k is an lroquis prayer of Thanksgiving that gives thanks for all of the natural world and its Creator.

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Review Of The Creation, Karl E. Johnson May 2007

Review Of The Creation, Karl E. Johnson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

At first glance, E.O. Wilson's The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth is hard not to like. It is an attractive volume from Norton, featuring earth tones and outdoorsy feeling rough-cut pages. And who could quarrel with the project- an effort by a renowned Harvard atheist to reach out to a (fictional) Southern Baptist preacher through a set of letters asking him to collaborate in the cause to "save the Creation"?

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Review Of Evening Thoughts, Charles Yaple May 2007

Review Of Evening Thoughts, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The title and subtitle of Berry's latest book suggest the human race might be at a tipping point. Are we, as the title might infer, an endangered species living in our final days? Is there a hopeful alternative contained in Berry's subtitle if we embrace the "earth as a sacred community?" Readers will find both in the book.

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Review Of Nature And The Human Spirit, Dr. Curtis Schatz May 2007

Review Of Nature And The Human Spirit, Dr. Curtis Schatz

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Nature and the Human Spirit is a compilation of forty '"chapters" - including the introduction and overview - by fifty scholars and professionals from a wide range of fields. The book examines the "spiritual meanings" nature holds, and the deep psychological and emotional needs met through human interaction with nature to establish a framework for a land management ethic.

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Professional Opportunities, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2007

Professional Opportunities, 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 options included the "North American Association for Environmental Education Conference and Symposium" and "NRPA Congress & Exposition".

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A Proposed Model For Enhanced Spiritual Connectedness, Dottie Shuman May 2007

A Proposed Model For Enhanced Spiritual Connectedness, Dottie Shuman

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

As I read through the literature on spirituality in wilderness and reflected on my own experiences, two conclusions emerged worth sharing in this paper. 1) While in the wilderness, people describe a sense of something greater than themselves and 2) people emerge from the wilderness as changed people, sometimes intentionally going to the wilderness to be changed. These two ideas might cause those of us who are training outdoor leaders to pause for a moment. If people are changing as a result of their time in wilderness, how can leaders strengthen that impact? In addition, Louv (2006), at the first …

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Nebline, May 2007 May 2007

Nebline, May 2007

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Youth/Adult Partnership is Key to Success of 4-H Horse Program
Remove Skunk Odor by Deodorizing, Neutralizing Home, Clothing
Select Shade Trees to Meet Personal Landscape Objectives
Take Steps to Reduce Severe Weather Damage on Homes
Low-Toxic Fly Management for Horses
UNL Researcher Seeks Alfalfa Fields to Study Pocket Gophers
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Termite Workshops for Homeowners in May
Food Quiz: Keep or Toss?
Cleaning Fruits and Veggies
Thawing Frozen Foods
Carrots and Raisins Sunshine Salad Recipe
The First Step to Food Safety — Clean!
Download FREE Educational Materials Online!
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Removing After-Prom Stains …

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Nebline, April 2007 Apr 2007

Nebline, April 2007

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

UNL Extension Programs Have Improved Termite Treatments in Nebraska
2007 Perennial Plant of the Year
Gardening Trends in 2007
Easter Lily Care
Spring is a Good Time to Begin Herb Gardening
“Management of Small Ponds” Clinic, April 17
Arbor Day and Tree Planting are Nebraska Traditions
Container Gardening
Controlling Nuisance Weeds in Your Farm Pond
Teff – A New Annual Forage Grass
Simplified Hand-Held Sprayer Calibration
Cost of Pumping Water for Domestic and Acreage Needs
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Initial Training, April 19
It’s Springtime: Watch for Signs of Termites
Termite Workshops for Homeowners in May
What’s Bugging You?
Spring Cleaning? …

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Nebline, March 2007 Mar 2007

Nebline, March 2007

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

$pending YOUR Calorie $alary: Tips for Using MyPyramid
All-America Selections Flower and Vegetable Award Winners for 2007
Planting Asparagus
Alternative Agriculture Provides Opportunities For Enthusiastic Entrepreneur
Proper Precautions for Chain Saw Safety
Collection of Unwanted Pesticides, March 23
Computerized Farm Financial Recordkeeping, March 19
Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Use Pheromone Traps to Locate Indian Meal Moths Infestations
ewf needs volunteers
Build a Bat House
Fertilizing Crop Land with Biosolids
Potential Benefits and Hazards of Bats
Food Safety: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Rice Recipe
$hop $mart to $tretch Your Food Dollar
Add Acidic …

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Handling Immediate Medical Care At Aquatic Facilities: Do We Need Different Levels Of Lifeguard Certification?, Leland Yarger Feb 2007

Handling Immediate Medical Care At Aquatic Facilities: Do We Need Different Levels Of Lifeguard Certification?, Leland Yarger

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

The first-responder and professional-rescuer training materials and training programs consider lifeguards to be first responders in emergencies (Aehlert, 2005; American Red Cross, 2001). This article asks readers to consider whether our agency lifeguard-training programs reflect a philosophy that truly view and prepare lifeguards as first responders. If not, I challenge readers to consider whether we should alter our hiring, staffing, and in-service training procedures at aquatic facilities based on the scope and need for providing adequate emergency care at those facilities.

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Nebline, February 2007 Feb 2007

Nebline, February 2007

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Private Well Management During a Drought
Some Wells in Lancaster County Have Dried Up
Groundwater-level Changes in Nebraska — Drought from Spring 2000 to Spring 2006
Computerized Farm Financial Recordkeeping Workshop, March 19
Manage Stored Grain Temperature with Aeration
Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Estimating Water Needs When Planning for a New Well
Have a Healthy, Happy Valentine’s Day with Children!
Triple Play Walnut Crunch Recipe
Pack Power Lunches
Candy Placement May Determine How Much You Eat
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Keeping Comforters Clean and Cozy
FCE News & Events
Strengthening Family Treasures Daughter/Mother Camp
Clearing Out and …

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Escape And Rescue From Submerged Vehicles, Gerald M. Dworkin Feb 2007

Escape And Rescue From Submerged Vehicles, Gerald M. Dworkin

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

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Nebline, January 2007 Jan 2007

Nebline, January 2007

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

UNL College of Ag and Natural Resources Turns Talents into Rewarding Careers
Crop Protection Clinic, Jan. 22
Glyphosate-Resistant Marestail Confirmed in Nebraska
Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Rethinking Shelterbelts
Salt Damage to Plants Determining Houseplant Problems
Girdling Roots on Trees
Winter Strategies for Wildlife
Where Do Insects Go in the Winter?
Lifelong Learning in Nutrition
Make-Ahead Frozen Beef “Crumbles” Recipe
Peanut Butter Banana Shake Recipe
Are You a “Lark” or an “Owl”? Cook Ahead Accordingly!
Play “FOOD” Ball Online!
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints
FCE News & Events
Teach Your Children Well
10 Ways to Save with Lighting
Strengthening …

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Review Of Accidents In Nature, Carrie Griffin Basas Dec 2006

Review Of Accidents In Nature, Carrie Griffin Basas

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Accidents of Nature is a novel for young adult readers that can be appreciated by outdoor educators and environmental scholars alike. Its playful title alludes to its main characters- young people who are exploring how their disabilities of all kinds fit with their identities. They are brought together at Camp Courage, a summer experience for kids with disabilities. Coming to camp is a return to a familiar, comfortable environment for many of the children. However, one newcomer, seventeen-year-old Jean, struggles to find her place at the camp and reconcile her cerebral palsy with her sense of wanting to be "normal." …

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Curing Nature Deficit Disorder, Josh Bochniak Dec 2006

Curing Nature Deficit Disorder, Josh Bochniak

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

TI1e ideas behind Richard Louv's "nature deficit disorder" (NDD) are all too familiar to outdoor and environmental educators. Many quietly asserted that the children and nature interaction needed attention years before Last Child in the Woods came off the presses. The virtue of Louv's work is not in its novelty, but in its ability to communicate and attract attention from a wider audience. And this increased attention has provided an important moment for outdoor educators. At the New York State Outdoor Education Association' s (NYSOEA) annual conference in October 2006, a large group of practitioners sat to discuss nature deficit …

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News Briefs, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Dec 2006

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. Some items include "Living with volcanoes" and "Forests Worth $250 Billion a Year?".

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National Dialogue On Children And Nature, Charles Yaple Dec 2006

National Dialogue On Children And Nature, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Seldom does one book launch a new movement; however that may be exactly what Richard Louv accomplished in 2005, by writing Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder. Using recent research findings, Louv has moved national leaders to address the link between disturbing increases in childhood maladies (obesity, diabetes and attention deficit disorders) and too much indoor living. Louv's treatise demonstrates that children simply spend too much time indoors playing passive games, eating poorly, and not exercising. "For eons, human beings spent most of their formative years in nature, but within the space of a …

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Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Dec 2006

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 including the "Izaak Walton League of America" and "National Center on Accessibility".

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Geocaching With Kids, Annette Lamb And Larry Johnson Dec 2006

Geocaching With Kids, Annette Lamb And Larry Johnson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Geocaching is a great activity for all ages. Whether parents want to explore nature with their children or teachers want to activate the learning environment with hands-on experiences, there's a geocache adventure that's right for you.

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Practitioner's Corner: Cinncinnatus Environmental Studies, Kurt Schmidt Dec 2006

Practitioner's Corner: Cinncinnatus Environmental Studies, Kurt Schmidt

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

I was recently asked to express my opinion on the concept of Nature Deficit Disorder for a graduate class, from a classroom teacher's perspective. I was thrilled at the prospect since, in my roles as father, husband, and teacher, people rarely want my opinion on anything. As I thought about it, however, I realized just how important the integration of nature into education is for my students and me. I teach at a small, rural high school in central New York called Cincinnatus Central School. We have UPK-12 in one building with a population of about 700 students. The school …

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Review Of Small Wonders, Elizabeth Rinaldo Dec 2006

Review Of Small Wonders, Elizabeth Rinaldo

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Study after study recommends integrating children into nature at a very young age. Little ones view with innocent and open eyes - they are curious and inquisitive and don't yet know that it isn't proper to get their hands dirty. Facilitating outdoor opportunities for children at a very young age can lead to a lifelong connection with nature.

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