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Forest Under Story Reflections (HJA 1-4)
HJA 1 At the HJ Andrews Forest, I expect to observe an ecosystem that’s been alive and developing much longer than I or anyone I know has been, and will survive long beyond everyone living has passed. I expect to … Continue reading
Forest Understory
Forest Understory: HJA 1 When I visit Andrews the thing that I expect to see the most is a massive amount of green everywhere. To go along with this, I also expect everything to be in a perpetual state of dampness. … Continue reading
Portlandness
Portland 1 1. Place can be defined as the combination of all of the geographic and human aspects that are found in a specific area. These aspects are often intertwined and can be tied to other geographic places. I am … Continue reading
Portland
Portland 1 Both books emphasize the study of place. Define the geographic concept of “place”. Illustrate the concept by describing the place where you are this summer. A place is a geographic location that is described by physical and human … Continue reading
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HJA
HJA 1 What do you expect to observe when we visit the forests of the H.J. Andrews? I anticipate seeing a beautiful paradox in visiting Andrews forests. Amongst the ancient, muted, towering trees will be our small class, conversing with … Continue reading
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successful environmental leadership = ?
I am currently sitting in Portland, Oregon, with the current Earth Lodge community (aka GeoJames) members scattered around various parts of the city, traipsing and exploring and finding dinner. This year’s SSIR is taking their trip just before the school … Continue reading
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the importance of wilderness
As I was recently researching some background into why wilderness therapy exists and into the various benefits of the great outdoors, I read a wonderful article about “Why We Need Wilderness” (http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/why-we-need-wilderness-zmaz04aszsel.aspx?PageId=1). Most of the article is comprised of a … Continue reading
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HJA 1, HJA 2-4
Jack DeAngelis 2) Forest Under Story: Creative Inquiry in an Old-Growth Forest Edited by Nathaniel Brodie, Charles Goodrich, and Frederick J. Swanson https://www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/BROFOR.html HJA 1: In the introductory material (pages 1-14) the author asks the fundamental question, “What’s the story … Continue reading
Portland 1, Portland 2-4
Jack DeAngelis Portland 1: Read the introductory material (pages 1-29) and answer the following questions (no more than a short paragraph per answer) * Both books emphasize the study of place. Define the geographic concept of “place”. Illustrate the concept … Continue reading
HJA
Research and Revelation HJA 1: In the introductory material (pages 1-14) the author asks the fundamental question, “What’s the story here?” After you have read the first chapter, answer the following questions (no more than a short paragraph … Continue reading