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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Swift Watch 2012, Chapman Elementary School
2012 marked our second time seeing the migrating Vaux’s Swifts descend on the chimney at Chapman School in NW Portland (here’s my post from 2011). Thanks to the Audubon Society of Portland for organizing learning opportunities while there and thanks to nature … Continue reading
Posted in audubon society of portland, birds, swift watch
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BOOK: Right Where You Are Now
Patrick and I attended the book launch party (pics) at Powell’s Books in Beaverton for Right Where You Are Now (website), written by Lisa Montierth and illustrated by Ashley Burke, and published by the Portland outfit Craigmore Creations in 2011. I shared the … Continue reading
Posted in audio/video, books, dinosaurs, education, evolution
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Wednesday photo of the week: out for a walk
Bonus photo (my little fairy):
Monday thought of the week: fun, easy, nearby, and every day
A thought: The societal trend coined by Richard Louv as “nature-deficit disorder” is real and not yet reversed. Shared worries about the consequences of this disconnect among people of all ages around the world are actually, in my view, a … Continue reading
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A chance to win DVD of “Play Again”
The documentary Play Again is offering the chance to win a free DVD to those that share the trailer on their Facebook page: Want to win a FREE Play Again DVD? SHARE the trailer and encourage friends to join our … Continue reading
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BOOK: Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World
This forthcoming book by Stephen Kellert (who co-edited the Companions in Wonder volume I reviewed earlier this year) might be of interest to some readers of this blog. It will be out in November: Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern … Continue reading
“Calvin and Hobbes” says a lot about children and nature
Over the summer, I checked out all three (very heavy volumes) of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes from Multnomah County Library. My intention: to pour through their pages and note those comic strips focusing on the relationship between children and … Continue reading
Posted in "richard louv", comics, humor
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The forthcoming documentary Nature Kids needs your help!
I’ve mentioned the forthcoming film Nature Kids before. While Kenny Ballentine has finished the filming, he is in need of financial support to continue the project. I donated $20 to his effort – and it is a passionate effort. I met … Continue reading
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My new job (besides Afton, of course)
I don’t believe I have mentioned here yet that I have a new job. If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you probably know. Since the third week in August I have been working as the weekend supervisor at the Nature … Continue reading
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