Author Archives: Yi-Hsin Lin

Going Back to Roots (Synthetic Log 2)

When Leonardo Dicaprio won his first Oscar as the best actor of 2016, he used his moment, not to address his personal life story, but to present the rising concern of climate change. This pressing issue has finally sparked many … Continue reading

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Brown Island- the Perfect Blend of the Natural and the Urban (Reflection Spot)

Sometimes when I got off work at the RedCross chapter early, I’ll swing by Brown Island to get my outdoor fix. I might grab some coffee and listen to some tunes on a bench, just slowly admiring the pristine flow … Continue reading

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From Cool Cats to River Rats (River Rats program and paddles)

To be completely honest, as excited as I was for the River Rat training session, it was a pretty hard sell to get up for a 5-hour presentation on Saturday morning. Since I had arrived the latest of our SSIR group, … Continue reading

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React to the Trash on Dutch Gap (Community Event/Field Trip Service Log)

It was a weird combination of excitement and discontent when I saw a piece of trash/garbage at the Dutch Gap. Initially, part of me saw every discarded item as a point, treating the whole river clean-up as a competition of … Continue reading

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What It Takes To Be A McKenzie River (Synthetic Log 1)

When our SSIR class went to Eugene, Oregon and saw the McKenzie River for the first time, we were all pretty amazed at how crystal, clear, and serene the water was. The river was alive, flowed in such an elegant … Continue reading

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Folk Festival or State Fair? (Community-Based Service Log)

The Richmond Folk Festival was an amazing experience that I had the privilege of going to for the first time with some moderately cool people- McKenzie, Quinn, and Jack. During my time there, McKenzie and I decided to help minimize … Continue reading

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Portland 1-4

Portland 1 Place is a location that one associates a unique meaning or characteristic towards in order to distinguish it from other locations. However, Banis and Shobe argue that there are many different framings and viewpoints that can be associated … Continue reading

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HJA 1-4

HJA 1 Although I have never been here, I’d like to assume that the forest will be very similar to the Hammock Habitats of Florida: dense and thick vegetation that block the sun, humid and cool atmosphere, and the ideal … Continue reading

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