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Monday thought of the week: no different
A thought: In the twentieth century, we underwent a fundamental change in our relationship with the planet. When I was a boy growing up in London, Ontario, my parents, my three sisters, and I lived in a house with about … Continue reading
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Monday thought of the week: expectations
A thought: Unless we are willing to encourage our children to reconnect with and appreciate the natural world, we can’t expect them to help protect and care for it. – David Suzuki, “Outdoor fun is good for kids and the … Continue reading
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Monday thought of the week: compassion for our fellow beings
A thought: Watch children respond to a wasp or butterfly. Infants seem drawn to an insect’s movement and colour, often reaching out to touch it. They exhibit neither fear nor disgust, only fascination. Yet by the time they enter kindergarten, … Continue reading
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Monday thought of the week: the added benefit
A thought: We need to make sure our neighbourhoods have green spaces where people can explore their connections with nature. We need to ask teachers and school board representatives to take students outside so that nature becomes a classroom. And … Continue reading
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Monday thought of the week: nature pill
A thought: Stop treating time outdoors like it’s dessert, something only to indulge in once the chores are finished and the homework’s done. Vitamin “N” (for “nature”) is essential for human function. And, it’s more important for children than adults, … Continue reading
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VIDEO: The Nature Connection with David Suzuki – Episode #2 Urban Ecology
Nice find on YouTube:
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Monday thought of the week: we are a part of it
A thought: I’m happy that my children have also grown up with a love for the natural world, inspired by time spent at the beach or in the mountains, and that their children are learning the same lessons. After all, … Continue reading
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PLAY AGAIN
On Friday night Patrick and I headed to the Multnomah Arts Center in Portland for a free screening of the documentary PLAY AGAIN. Here’s a description: One generation from now most people in the U.S. will have spent more time in the … Continue reading
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