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Review Of Cache Lake Country, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Those who read Cache Lake Country will quickly understand why it was selected for a 1999 National Outdoor Book Award in the classic category. It is the story of John Rowlands who lived in the wilds of northern Ontario during the early part of the 20th century. A man of many talents, Rowland worked as a miner, prospector, surveyor and timber cruiser as a young person. He was also a journalist and public relations officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Review Of One Man's Wilderness, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Sam Keith's account (One Man's Wilderness) is the story of Richard Proenneke's stay in the Alaskan wilderness during the late 1960s. Like John Rowland's (Cache Lake Country) it too earned a National Book Award in 1999. Also like Rowland's, Proenneke had dreamed since boyhood of living in the wilderness. Proenneke's time to do so came in 1968 when he hired a bush pilot to fly him into the Twin Lakes area near Port Alsworth, Alaska. There he built a small log cabin and established a homestead that would host him for 16 months and periodically over …

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 "Green Festivals 2009" and the "38th NSEE Conference Dallas, TX".

From The Editor, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Like the people in the above story, this issue of Taproot deals with the sounds people value. Considering the increasing popularity of cell phones, iPods, and other portable electronic devices it appears the value of hearing natural sounds or experiencing silence is not a high priority. Many questions can be posed regarding this situation. What is the long-term impact on human physical, mental, and spiritual health when people are subject to noise, human voices and music as they sleep? What harm does daylong use of cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices bring about? What is the future for environmental …

Susquehanna Paddle, William Williams

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

My childhood reading of Mark Twain's account about Huck Finn's river trip caused me to dream about venturing down the Susquehanna. Growing up along the river in Elmira, New York there was always a sense of uncertainty and unpredictability suggesting it would be physically challenging and fun. However, it remained only a notion in the inner recesses of my mind as I grew and life drew me in other directions. The idea surfaced and strengthened once again in the summer of 2007 and, despite the reservations of my wife and friends, off I went.

An Overview Of The National Trails System Act, Sandra L. Johnson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The National Trails System Act, P.L. 90-543, became law October 2, 1968. The Act and its subsequent amendments authorized a national system of trails and defined four categories of national trails. Since the designation of the Appalachian and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trails as the first two components, the system has grown to include 20 national trails. Now, 30 years after its inception, issues remain regarding funding, quality and quantity of trails, new trail categories, and nationwide promotion to make Americans more aware of the System. This report will be updated as legislative actions occur.

Nebline, October 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Introducing the Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program
How to Reduce Energy Cost for Grain Drying
Use Season-Long Records to Assess Pumping Plant Performance
Proper Care of Pumpkins and Gourds Means Use Beyond Halloween Decor
Fall Planting
Poinsettia
Deer Damage
Compost Excellent Tool to Correct Soil Erosion
Cleaning the Kitchen Cupboard: Toss or Save?
$tretch Your Food Dollar with “Healthy Treats” (No Tricks)
Healthy Eating: Homemade Whole Grain Croutons
Family & Community Education (FCE) Clubs: Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
FCE News & Events
Household Hints: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Protect Credit Ratings With Proper Debt Management
Make a Cornucopia from the Garden
10 …

Nebline, September 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light
Fending Off Asian Lady Beetles
UNL Water Web Site
Landscaping for Energy
Planting Balled and Burlapped Plants
Planting Peonies
Well Abandonments
The Mothball Mishap and Other Thoughtless Ways to Misuse Pesticides
The Truth about Hedge Apples
Kids Are Back in School and So Are Head Lice
Freezing Sandwiches
Family & Community Education (FCE) Clubs: Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
FCE News & Events
Household Hints: Clean oven and BBQ mitts
Parenting Athletes to be Good Sports
Great Fans. Great Sports. Sportsmanship Checklist
Controlling Winter Annual Grasses in Pastures
Fall Is a Good Time to Control …

Nebline, August 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills at Lancaster County Fair
Plant Alfalfa in August
How to Minimize Losses When Storing Hay Outside
Buffer pH Indicates Amount of Lime to Add to Acid Soil
Two-Spotted Spider Mites
Seeding New Cool Season Turfgrass
Slow-Release Fertilizers
Why Do Petunias Do That?
Converting Outdoor Flowers to House Plants for Winter
Fruit and Veggie “Bites”
$tretch Your Food Dollar by Eating More Fruits and Vegetables!
Healthy Eating: Pasta Frittata with Tomatoes
Family & Community Education (FCE) Clubs: Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
FCE News & Events
FCE Sizzling Summer Sampler a Success
Boost Your Child’s Brain Power
Household Hints: …

Nebline, July 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Homemade Skillet Meals: Easy, Healthy & Low-Cost
Create Your Own Skillet Meal
Colorful Annual Vines
Watch out for Poison Ivy
Summer Pruning of Apple Trees
Keep the Vegetables Coming with a Fall Garden
Cost of Pumping Water for Domestic and Acreage Needs
Managing Financial Risk During Boom Periods
Plan the Timing of Grass Hay Harvest
Midges: Non-biting Gnats
Midge Control Program at Capitol Beach
Bats In and Around Structures
Bats and Disease
Supermarket Savings: 16 Tips that Can Total Big Bucks
Family & Community Education (FCE) Clubs: Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
FCE News & Events
Household Hints: Swimsuit Care
Strengthening Family …

Trends And Issues In Outdoor Adventure Programming, Tom Holman, Andrew J. Bobilya, And Leo Mcavoy

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Research has shown that these Outdoor Adventure Programs provide their participants with major positive and life changing outcomes. These programs connect people with nature, encourage growth in personal and group development, provide outdoor skill development, and enrich people's quality of life in many other outcome areas. Quality leadership and management of programs are necessary for these programs to continue to offer safe and attractive opportunities for participants. Like all other social movements, the Outdoor Adventure Program movement must constantly adjust to changing social and cultural conditions. The purpose of this paper is to identify and explain some of the current …

Review Of Wind The World Over, Michael A Anderson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

In our last issue, we identified in our news briefs section the significant increase in wind power installations throughout the United States during 2007. Now coincidentally, we find Irene Roland and Vanessa Kellogg's, 2007 children's book, Wind the World Over in our reviews section.

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 "Council of Outdoor Educator of Ontario 2008 Annual Conference" and "The Wildlife Society's 15th Annual Conference".

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.

A Visual Exploration Of Schools And Prisons, Michael A Anderson

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

I've often found myself driving down the road passing by an unfamiliar large building wondering, "What's going on in there?" And more specifically, "Was that a school or a prison? I think it was a school, but it sort of looked like a prison." Currently, my 1992 Honda Accord's odometer reads 225,346 miles - the majority of which are from my personal travels throughout the greater United States. While I've certainly contributed to my share of greenhouse gases during those 15 years of driving, I've also had the opportunity to observe and reflect on society and a lot of mysterious …

Review Of In Defense Of Childhood, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Those who have read, and taken seriously, Richard Louv's Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder must quickly obtain a copy of Mercogliano' s In Defense of Childhood ... Mercogliano's focus is on modern parenting and public schools asserting that most of them stifle the innate sense of wonder, imagination, and creativity that all healthy children are born with. The main culprit, in his view, is an over-structured lifestyle imposed on children by parents and schools. By attempting to provide risk free situations and to prepare children for success in a consumer oriented society parents …

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 "National Center on Accessibility" and "SOLO - Wilderness Medicine".

An Overview Of Outdoor Experiential Education In Canadian K-12 Schools, Mary Breunig & Tim O'Connell

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education. - David Polis

In January, the authors of this paper spent an afternoon at the Norval Outdoor School in Norval, Ontario. It was a cold day. The ground was blanketed with a layer of new fallen snow and a group of 5th grade students were engaged in a form …

Outdoor Learning At Tuckahoe Elementary School, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Recognizing that public schools can play an important role in reconnecting children to nature, Taproot sought out an exemplary program to highlight. Some strong recommendations from professional colleagues, a brief personal visit, and review of their web site prompted an interview with leaders at Tuckahoe Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. School principal, Cynthia Brown and Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Mary McLean discussed how outdoor learning has become an integral part of their curriculum. We trust their experiences may model school-based outdoor education elsewhere.

Review Of Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning...will be a very worthwhile edition to any "would be" outdoor educator's library. Herb Broda has written a nicely balanced book blending theory and practice. Stated in easily understood language, the author provides a very good introduction and overview of "outdoor education" that will help guide readers through confusion surrounding the term. Broda's explanation of the evolving concept of outdoor education will be very useful to new students and to those who wish to convince others (school administrators) about its educational value.

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 included: "Eco-consumers, we are not." and "One way to spread a little knowledge about environmental issues around the work place."

Review Of Where Do The Children Play?, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Where Do The Children Play is a DVD based on Elizabeth Goodenough's book Secret Spaces of Childhood. Recently released in May 2008 it will become a very important component in advancing the Children and Nature movement!

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: "No Child Left Inside Coalition" and "The Children & Nature Network".

From The Editor, Charles Yaple

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

It has been said, "a picture is worth a thousand words." If this is true, reason suggests that a direct experience is worth a thousand pictures! Unfortunately, even a cursory look at our society reveals that words and pictures are increasingly defining reality for more and more citizens. This is especially true for children when parents provide an array of electronic devices to "occupy" any available unstructured time and when schools routinely keep them indoors tied to books, computers, and tests. This issue of Taproot attempts to provide some insights on why we are holding our children prisoners and what …

Nebline, June 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Local Dairy Entrepreneurs Are Filling Market Niches
Effect of Fuel Price Increase on Production Costs
Calibrating Hand-Held Sprayers
Practice Water Conservation to Lengthen Septic System Life
Don’t Mistake Blossom End Rot for Mold on Tomatoes
Control of Biting Flies
Add “Star” Appeal to Fruit Dishes
Fresh Food, Fun, Friendly People: Farmers’ Markets
$tretch Your Food Dollar by Using Dry Milk
Frozen Fudge Bars Recipe
Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
Household Hints: Go Green—Clean with Vinegar
FCE News & Events
June is Home Safety Month— Tips for creating a safer home
Youth Can Explore Career Options at Big Red Camps
Emerging Pest: Emerald …

Nebline, May 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

The Ants Go Marching...
What’s Good About Ants?
Pond Measurements
Establishing a Commercial Vineyard
Tips For Handling Pesticides Safely
It’s Spring: Watch for Signs of Termites
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control
Reduce Your Risk of Rabies Exposure
Rabies Symptoms
Put Your Hummingbird Feeders Out Now
$tretch Your Food Dollar by Buying Fruits and Vegetables in Season
Orange Pork Chops Recipe
Basic Foods for Cupboard, Fridge & Freezer: Create Your Own List!
Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
Household Hints: Many uses for Baking Soda
FCE News & Events
Clean Up of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
It’s About Time (Management)
Strengthening …

Nebline, April 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Proper Yard Waste Management
Helps Reduce Storm Water Pollution
Rental Arrangements Changing with the Times Part 2 — Flexible Cash Leases
Establishing a Commercial Vineyard
The Stately American Elm
Glossy Plant Ads
Spraying For Weeds May Also Damage Other Plants
Thank You Master Gardeners!
Planning to Plant a Tree for Arbor Day? Read This First!
Controlling Fleas
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control
UNL Termite Researcher Needs Infested House!
Managing Deer Damage
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Name That Food!
Country Style Potato Salad Recipe
$tretch Your Food Dollar With These 10 Money $aving $trategies
What Counts as a …

Nebline, March 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Eat Smart: How to Fill Up, Not Out!
Foods Which Help You Feel Full
Portion Control Tips
East Campus Walking Tour
All-America Selections for 2008
Easter Lily Care
Colony Collapse Disorder: Recent Loss of Hives a Mystery
Beginning Beekeeping 2-Day Workshop
Drain Flies
Voles
Rental Arrangements Changing with the Times Part 1 — Traditional Leases
Biosolids Improves Soil and Cuts Production Costs: Workshop March 3
Chemigation Training and Testing, March 6
Pioneer Farm Family Award Applications Due May 1
So You’re Considering an Orchard
Establishing a Commercial Vineyard
Plant Propagation: Grafting
Tiny Bites Total Big Calories!
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe …

Nebline, February 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Take Steps to Help Protect Your Property from Theft
Census of Agriculture FAQ’s
Forage Calendar
Computerized Farm Financial Recordkeeping Workshop, Feb. 16
Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Environmental Reasons Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear
Establishing a Vineyard
Renovate Windbreaks to Improve Effectiveness
$tretch Your Food Dollar with Soup
Quick Chili Recipe
Almost Homemade Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Find It Fast: Filing Food Appliance and Other Kitchen Gear Instruction Manuals
See “Red” on Valentine’s Day
Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
Household Hints: Keeping Comforters Clean and Cozy
FCE News & Events
Elderly Can Reap Computer Benefits
America Saves Week
Elderly Can Reap Computer …

The Instructor’S Role In Aquatic Education: Some Personal Observations, Leland Yarger, Steven P. Dalcher

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

No abstract provided.