Category Archives: ESCI 302: Environmental Education
Creative Journal #5 – Ceremonies
In my family we have always composted our kitchen scraps. My parents have a big compost heap in their garden. Since I moved out, I have been working to find a way that I can compost in my own garden. … Continue reading
Creative Journal #4
CJ#4 Prompt: Explore one of your own “decolonizing encounters”. In what ways does Ho’s paper help you to dwell in your “cognitive & embodied experiences” … the “space in between embodied feeling & making sense” (p. 6) towards “moments of … Continue reading
Creative Journal: Connecting with Nature
In all of the outdoor education I have experienced, a connection to be made is fishing. Whether on a school trip, camping with my family, or exploring with my grandparents, fishing made its way into my experience. Most of the … Continue reading
Braid Analysis
In my poem I tried to focus on the beauty of nature excluding the impact of civilization. Mostly because I was beginning to long for my previous relationship with the earth. I used to welcome any opportunity to connect with … Continue reading
Ecoliteracy Poem
It starts with the sun Give me light and I will shine Give me water and I will share I praise the night and celebrate the day I am unique The roots of my journey leave behind knowledge and truth … Continue reading
Creative Journal: Leap into Action
I found Robin Wall Kimmer’s “Maple Nation” to by very relatable. Coming from a small community I am quite familiar with the arguments of community members against environmental issues. I cant say I blame them, generally the community members have … Continue reading
Creative Journal: Garden Sketch
I have kept a journal for a few years now so I was excited to incorporate it into one of my classes. I chose a blank page from my garden planning section and sketched a few of my favorite plants … Continue reading