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By Mark Peterson, SOEI Executive Director For the Duluth News Tribune Socrates wrote over 2,000 years ago that, “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” But wonder gets short shrift in our world today, and the sense of wonder dims in many people as they grow older. Thus, to all of…
…this experience. It might make people see the world a different way so they might take care of the world better.” And another wrote: “It’s changed me by teaching me to go outside. There’s the Bear Trail right by my house that I want to hike on now.” “This is…
…near the front of the pack. World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year’s World Water Day theme is wastewater—raising global awareness about reducing and reusing wastewater….
…articulating their world view and describing what has brought them together in sacred action. “We are honored to premiere this important new work by Mohawk filmmaker Paulette Moore,” said Ron Williams, executive director of Free Speech TV. “Filmed under extremely dangerous and difficult conditions, this is a courageous and inspiring…
…recognizing and encouraging contemporary writers who seek to carry on his tradition of nature writing. “The College announces the winners near Earth Day each year to highlight the best environmental and nature writing at a time when people are reflecting and thinking about their place in the natural world,” said…
Northland College will be hosting the second annual Children’s and Young Adult Literature Conference November 9-10 for educators of all types — including librarians, teachers, childcare providers, parents, and college students in education-related fields. This conference focuses on the connections between literature and the natural world for children and young…
…needed, simple and clear system of nomenclature for identifying and classifying living things that revolutionized science worldwide. This book illustrates beautifully how our direct experience with the natural world and our interconnectedness with plants and animals are not only delightful pastimes but can also literally be the roots of our…
…world, and the moral clarity of philosophy to explore our place on the planet and our responsibilities for its thriving,” said President Michael A. Miller. Moore has written nine books and in 2000 was awarded the Northland College Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award for Holdfast: A Home in the Natural…
Seth W. Davenport, Tyrease “TJ” James, and Dr. Jonathan G. Marti
