... North Whitehead advised in Process and Reality, in a passage cited by Ervin Laszlo at the beginning of his book The Systems View of ... they are neurologically ready — to transcend such misleading, rigidly concrete, overly narrow types of verbal literalism? Can we ...
... of grass, and often there are turkeys roaming around in search of seeds. Often they stand in the middle of the road blocking traffic, ... they are also asked to listen. To sit. And simply to breathe. Sometimes this means lying down under a sugar maple tree ... and watching the clouds move.”
Ask any adult with a passion for the environment how he or she first developed this love of nature ...
... and broken bones – I’m sure there’s plenty more examples that primarily address physical issues and development. ... hard, even when you’re making beautiful changes. For example, many urban parents are understandably unfamiliar with the forest. To ... make it better.
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... learning as they build their capacities as community leaders. Our team of Youth Ambassador students and teachers at the Detroit ... gets heard most in the conversations that follow. For example, I (Kianna) felt heard when two Eastern Michigan University professors ... The lack of a reliable public transportation system in Detroit is problematic.
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... crow call with finger pointing makes all eyes turn to a passing Osprey or muddy track. Each student has a tree friend on the property ... strengthen the bonds between classmates and seems to lead to more inclusive class climate. Dealing with the elements of cold, wind, ...
... education invites children to invent solutions, become leaders, take action, and persuade others — all very important skills, and ... Science specialist at PS 199 in New York City with a passion for inspiring agency and a connection to the planet in her students. ...
... biologist Joel Heath spent seven winters in the arctic researching the declining Eider Duck population. With help from Inuit hunters and ... film offers a unique and creative look at how a local ecosystem is connected to global ocean currents and the earth’s hydrological ...
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