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The Obligation To Endure Again, Sandra Steingraber May 2005

The Obligation To Endure Again, Sandra Steingraber

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The author of this letter was a young biologist named Rachel Carson. Carson could not have known, when she penned it, how profound an impact her short letter would have. The Associated Press picked it up for syndication. The Reader's Digest reprinted it. And so her missive found its way onto front porches and breakfast tables, into living rooms and libraries and doctors' office waiting rooms across the nation. At the height of the Cold War, in the midst of an anti-Communist inquisition that had convulsed the federal government, Carson's assertion that "the real wealth of the Nat ion lies …

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Review Of Beyond Ecophobia, Beth Bojarski May 2005

Review Of Beyond Ecophobia, Beth Bojarski

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Nature loving and back yard exploration could easily be chalked up to the responsibility of parents (alongside respect, tolerance and sharing) while classrooms examine the lifecycle of a butterfly or the names of rainforest birds. However, the truth is that teachers and parents alike have the extraordinary opportunity to share with children just how intricate and incredible Mother Earth is ... before overwhelming them with the perils of our environmental crisis.

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Astronomy For Your Whole Family, Larry Klaes May 2005

Astronomy For Your Whole Family, Larry Klaes

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Astronomy for Your Whole Family, Part I (found in the last issue of Taproot) concluded with a discussion of two of the most well-known star patterns as seen from Earth's northern hemisphere: the Big and Little Dippers. Not only are they among the most recognized collections of stars in our night sky, they also serve the important function of marking the direction of true north from the heavens.

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Review Of Places Of Power, Jennifer Bradley May 2005

Review Of Places Of Power, Jennifer Bradley

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

It is not unusual to find children's books about nature, nor even about the responsibility people have towards the natural world; however, to find a picture book that convincingly explores this from the place of mutual communion and spiritual connection is indeed rare. In Places of Power, author Michael DeMunn draws from his Native American heritage to share his belief that within the natural world there are places of power that connect to places deep within each of us, places that are powerful because they are where the Creator speaks to us in a way that only we can understand.

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Resources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2005

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 the outdoor education field at the time of publication. Some items highlighted include: "Project NatureConnect" and "Reconnecting with Nature: Finding wellness through restoring your bond with the Earth" By Michael Cohen.

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Professional Opportunities, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2005

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 "Global Change Institute" and the "Society for Human Ecology".

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Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors May 2005

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 Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario and NIRI (National Institute of Recreation Inclusion).

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Practitioner's Corner Strengthening Natural Senses, Michael Cohen May 2005

Practitioner's Corner Strengthening Natural Senses, Michael Cohen

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

"Us is the united wholeness, wisdom and spirit of the natural world and our true inner nature. Acknowledgement of Us results in living more harmoniously with the living land, waters and life-spirit within and about us ... we enjoy peace with the whole of nature found in ourselves, others and the landscape."

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From The Editor, Charles Yaple May 2005

From The Editor, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Using ecopsychology as a theme, this issue of Taproot rightfully begins with a salute to Michael Cohen. Janet Thomas provides readers with a well-written overview of Michael's life and work in On All Nine Legs - Teaching Outdoor Love to an Indoor World. Like Cohen, Jeannette Armstrong sees a form of insanity that grips modern cultures-a sickness that can only be cured by reconnecting with the natural world that nurtures us. As a Native American (Okanagan), Armstrong provides an outsiders view of the "wild and insane" lifestyles lived by humans in a consumer- oriented world. In Keepers of the Earth, …

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Review Of Psychology And Environmental Change, Charles Yaple May 2005

Review Of Psychology And Environmental Change, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The good news, according to author Raymond Nickerson, is that "psychology has much to contribute to solving the problem of detrimental environmental change." The bad news is the problem of environmental change is not high on "the priority list for the psychological research community as a whole." Operating from those statements, readers of Psychology and Environmental Change, should not expect to walk away with tried and true methods for altering human behaviors contributing to environmental degradation. However, that does not mean Dr. Nickerson's book is unworthy of purchase and thorough reading.

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On All Nine Legs, Janet Thomas May 2005

On All Nine Legs, Janet Thomas

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Although we are part of nature, most of us learn to spend on average over 95 percent of our time and 99 percent of our thinking separated from and out of tune with nature's beauty, balance, healing, sustainability and restorative powers. According to Cohen, this is a profound loss that traumatizes us into denial. We deny that we are rewarded by our daily indoor lives for fearing and exploiting, rather than embracing and learning from nature. We deny that we are psychologically addicted to nature- disconnected lives that produce personal, social and environmental dysfunction.

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Nebline, May 2005 May 2005

Nebline, May 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Successful Shade Gardening: Key is Proper Plant Choice, Care
Why So Many Weeds?
2005 All-America Roses
Flowers That Tower
Be Good to Your Worms
Winged Termites or Ants?
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels
What is Mange?
Soybean Rust is on the Horizon
Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Farming Costs
Pioneer Farm Award Nominations Due May 1
Buying High-Quality Trees
Conserving Water in the Landscape
NEP Partners with LPS to Teach Nutrition in Teen Parenting Classes
Cocoa-Berry Yogurt Tarts Recipe
Enjoy Beef Nutrition during May, National Beef Month
Mexican Beef Salad Recipe
Fruit Slush Recipe
Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipe
President’s Notes — …

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Nebline, April 2005 Apr 2005

Nebline, April 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Hallam Tornado Cleanup Included
Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste
2005 Hazardous Waste Collections
15 Tons of Hazardous Waste Collected After 2004 Tornado
Liming Acid Soils
Smaller Ag Lime Particle Sizes Are More Effective
Animal Science Youth Field Day April 2
Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Applications Due April 15
Illegal Dumping in Lancaster County Declines
Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2005
Create Moving Color in Your Garden
2005 Master Conservationist Award Nominations due April 1
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About TERMITE CONTROL
Earth Day 2005
Spending Your Calorie Salary: Tips for Using the 2005 Dietary Guidelines
Yogurt Salad Dressing Recipe …

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Nebline, March 2005 Mar 2005

Nebline, March 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Rising Energy Prices Cause Some Irrigators to Consider Changing Energy Source
Water Conservation Strategies
2005 All-America Selections Winners
Caring for Easter Lilies
How Do Honey Bees Survive the Winter?
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
Ultrasonic Pest Repellents Are Not Effective
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About TERMITE CONTROL
Nominations are Being Sought for the 2005 Lincoln-Lancaster County Environmental Awards
ewf needs volunteers
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification, March 3 and 16
Glyphosate, Rose by any Other Name ...
Pesticide Disposal Collection, March 16
“Native Grasses and Wildflowers” Rural Living Clinic, March 10
“Fertilizing Cropland With Biosolids” Workshop, March 3
Pruning Shrubs in the …

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Nebline, February 2005 Feb 2005

Nebline, February 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

The Scoop on Poop: Lessons in Wastewater Biology
Fertilizing Cropland With Biosolids
Shopping for Plants, Seeds
Colorful Coleus Make Good Bedding or Container Plants
Garden Guide: Things to do this month
Bromeliads Need Strong Light, Warm Temperatures to Survive
The Acreage Yard and Garden: an Ongoing Process
Shock Chlorination of Domestic Water Supplies
Rural Living Clinic on Raising Fruits, Feb. 10
Fewer “Trips to the Attic” of the Food Guide Pyramid Create Great Health Benefits
Italian White Bean Soup Recipe
Eating Well as We Age, Part 1
“Blooming” Chocolate Won’t Hurt You
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Beat …

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Opinions About Challenge By Choice Held By Undergraduate And Graduate Students In Outdoor Education Academic Programs At Georgia College & State University, Ryan L. Sharp Jan 2005

Opinions About Challenge By Choice Held By Undergraduate And Graduate Students In Outdoor Education Academic Programs At Georgia College & State University, Ryan L. Sharp

The Corinthian

A primary concern when discussing the concept of Challenge by Choice (CxC) is defining it and identifying how it is used. This study is a survey of students in the outdoor education academic programs at Georgia College & State University. The primary objective of the study was to compare graduate and undergraduate student opinions about the meaning and use of CxC. It was hypothesized that graduate students would have different opinions about the concept then undergraduate students. Twenty students responded to an eight item online survey. Data was analyzed using a chi-square test. No statistical significance at the alpha .05 …

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The Nature Of Trust And Its Impact On The Relationship Between Facilitator And Participant In An Outdoor Education Experience, T. Grant Lewis Jr. Jan 2005

The Nature Of Trust And Its Impact On The Relationship Between Facilitator And Participant In An Outdoor Education Experience, T. Grant Lewis Jr.

The Corinthian

This study is based on a research study that examined the concept of trust as a critical characteristic in the relationship between facilitator and participant in an outdoor education experience. Data was collected from 35 graduate and undergraduate students in an outdoor education academic program at a small university in the southeast. Participants completed a 14 question survey that combined Likert scale response items with several open-ended short answer questions. Survey questions explored the characteristics necessary for a facilitator to possess in order to create a relationship of trust with participants, as well as defining the concepts of trust and …

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Recycling Program For The Shalom Institute, Lisa Kritzer Friedman Jan 2005

Recycling Program For The Shalom Institute, Lisa Kritzer Friedman

Theses Digitization Project

The goal of this project was to develop a recycling program for the Shalom Institute, a multi-use outdoor learning facility located in Malibu, California.

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An Introduction To Adventure Based Counseling Connected To Couples And Families, Amanda L. Schara Jan 2005

An Introduction To Adventure Based Counseling Connected To Couples And Families, Amanda L. Schara

Graduate Research Papers

This paper demonstrates the value of Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) combined with couples and family counseling. The growth of ABC has gone through powerful changes from starting out with patients in a hospital to now being utilized in individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Looking at some main theoretical methods in the counseling field the totality of ABC is identified and combined with couple and family therapeutic goals. The importance of couple and family interaction has been diminished in our culture and the evolvement of ABC within those structures leads to a more productive family system.

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Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell Jan 2005

Environmental Education At Its Best: Helping At-Risk Latino Youth Help Themselves And Our Environment, Gregg Walter Mitchell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to help at-risk Latino youth through environmental education programs. An integral aspect of this project included hands-on and interactive experiences at several education sites throughout the State of California. These site visits included the following institutions: Yosemite Institute, Chapman Ranch, Orange County Outdoor Science School, University of Southern California, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, Catalina Island Camps, Camp Oaks, Wildlands Conservancy (Oak Glen), St. James Reserve, and Alvarado-Jensen Ranch.

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Planting The Seeds Of Environmental Sensitivity Using Children's Literature, Kristin Alayne Sanderson Jan 2005

Planting The Seeds Of Environmental Sensitivity Using Children's Literature, Kristin Alayne Sanderson

Theses Digitization Project

This project is aimed at helping children in elementary grades 1-6 develop a deep awareness of and empathy for the environment through children's fictional literature. This project takes a selection of children's books that encourage feelings of love, respect, and concern for the environment, and pairs them with an array of activities that put children more in touch with our planet and its problems. This combination of shared stories and related activities may be influential in developing environmental sensitivity in young children.

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Discovering The Path To Indian Uses Of Native California Plants: A Family Activity Guide For The Native Plant Garden At The San Bernardino County Museum, Lauren Anne Trish Holman Jan 2005

Discovering The Path To Indian Uses Of Native California Plants: A Family Activity Guide For The Native Plant Garden At The San Bernardino County Museum, Lauren Anne Trish Holman

Theses Digitization Project

The objective of this project is to develop an activity guide for the California native plant trail located adjacent to the San Bernardino County Museum that allows families to discover native California plants while increasing environmental and cultural sensitivity.

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Source Evaluation And Selection For Interpretation In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Lacey Elizabeth Moore Jan 2005

Source Evaluation And Selection For Interpretation In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Lacey Elizabeth Moore

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to aid interpreters in evaluation sources (research material) for use in interpretive presentations and programs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This was done by illustrating the need for source evaluation and then developing the guidelines for selecting, evaluating, and most effectively using various sources in the development of interpretive programs in the National Parks Services (NPS).

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Environmental Education And High School Backpacking, David Russell Ficke Jan 2005

Environmental Education And High School Backpacking, David Russell Ficke

Theses Digitization Project

The call of the wilderness resonates in all of our hearts, with the desire to get in touch with nature and experience wilderness at some level. This project gives the high school teacher the practical resources necessary to share the passion of being in the wilderness with high school students.

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Faculty Training Manual-- Academic Component: International Student Volunteers, Jessica Sue Niven Jan 2005

Faculty Training Manual-- Academic Component: International Student Volunteers, Jessica Sue Niven

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to develop a training manual that will provide a common foundation for all faculty, regardless of their academic field and to take a comprehensive approach to teaching and understanding environmental education within the context of different cultures. It looks at what shapes environmental attitudes and how these attitudes vary between cultures.

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Significant Life Experiences Of Naturalists, Kathleen Marie Mitchell Jan 2005

Significant Life Experiences Of Naturalists, Kathleen Marie Mitchell

Theses Digitization Project

This research study addressed a current topic of interest in the environmental education community: How can people of non-European origin be recruited into the field of outdoor and environmental education?

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The Children's Forest Association Fire Ecology Hike, Michael Stephen Dufilho Jan 2005

The Children's Forest Association Fire Ecology Hike, Michael Stephen Dufilho

Theses Digitization Project

This project provides a fire ecology lesson to accompany a hike for student groups from fourth through eighth grade. The lesson plan will acquaint students with the beneficial aspects of forest fires.

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Nature And Its Application With Students Who Have Special Needs, Nicholas J. Hoeger Jan 2005

Nature And Its Application With Students Who Have Special Needs, Nicholas J. Hoeger

Graduate Research Papers

This paper examines the utility of Nature-Assisted Therapy and its processes in conjunction with students who have been identified as having special needs. In addition, it weighs both the pros and cons of applying this method with various populations. Finally, it weighs the value of this approach within the educational setting and identifies common strategies that have been adopted.

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Instructor Field Manual For Camp Highland Outdoor Science School, Maleah Lynne Mcpherson Jan 2005

Instructor Field Manual For Camp Highland Outdoor Science School, Maleah Lynne Mcpherson

Theses Digitization Project

This project was designed to help instructors at Camp Highland Outdoor Science School in Cherry Valley, California. The camp is drsinged for fifth and sixth grade students. The manual would be a useful tool for instructors to reference information to assist in lession planning and activities. It would familiarize them with the local natual history in the area including geology, climate, plants and Native Americans.

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Nebline, January 2005 Jan 2005

Nebline, January 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Partnering With the Community: Lancaster County Extension Collaborates with over 125 Community Partners
Crop Protection Clinic on Jan. 24
Reduce Soil Compaction by Controlling Traffic in Fields
“10 Ways to Boost Profit by $20/Acre” Workshop on Jan. 26
Increased Quantities of Stored Corn Heighten Need to Preserve Quality
Things to Consider When Planting on an Acreage
Understanding Groundwater
Paving and Other Soil Surfacing
Chainsaws — Cut Safely and Comfortably
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Can You Guess It?
StairWELL to Better Health
Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe
It’s the Berries!
Choose Your Drinks Wisely — It Makes Sense, and Saves Cents! …

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