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John Muir’s contributions to conservation and national parks are significant, yet his legacy is marred by his era’s racist views toward Native Americans and other ethnic groups. Notably, Muir was instrumental in the creation of the National Park system and co-founded the Sierra Club. His writings inspired many to value and protect nature, infusing the environmental movement with respect and stewardship philosophies. However, critical examination of his life reveals a complex figure with profound achievements alongside reflective prejudices of his time.
#AmericanHistory#conservation#ecologicalAdvocacy#environmentalPhilosophy#environmentalStewardship#environmentalism#JohnMuir#nationalParks#naturalist#natureExploration#natureWriting#SierraClub#SierraNevada#wildernessPreservation#YosemiteValley#frnwh
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12/6/23 Open 6-9p. No open containers, please.
Cursory glances convinced me this was a sand dune under a blue sky. Then, I couldn't parse how nature might produce that unusual dip in the right foreground. This isn't a book of optical illusions, but, it's cover highlights the way art can reveal quirks of human perception and provide a different perspective.
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Teaching Current Events in the Classroom Through Ecopoetry
Last week, my students spent time viewing weather reports, watching projections and talking about Hurricane Lee. After gauging their interest in the hurricane, I decided to use short lessons that allowed them to steer the conversation. They used their experience with post tropical storm Fiona in 2022 to engage in the daily lessons. Most of my students are not yet 10, but their conversations and insights told me it is an area of interest, or perhaps concern, for them.
What can Adora Svitak teach us?
I have always felt it was important to teach current issues in an age appropriate manner. I believe students are curious about their world and want to know more about it. As a parent, I want to shelter my children from some of the harsh realities, but I also know the importance of teaching them the truth. Young educational activist Adora Svitak said:
"By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media, maybe we don't need to wait for our grandchildren's questions to remind us we should have paid more attention to current events."
Adora Svitak https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/adora_svitak_594720
Adora Svitak and Paulo Freire: What is the connection?
This young activist reminds me of Paulo Freire. Freire believed that teaching adult learners to read would help them see their own oppression. This knowledge could then transform their lives through action. Teaching current events in the classroom, can do the same. Elizabeth Lange, in her 2023 book Transformative Sustainability Education, stated that Freire’s:
"literacy process was called conscientization as adult learners become conscious of the root causes of their oppression and then took collective action to improve their lives"
(Lange, 2023, pg. 76).
This is similar to Svitak's belief that children need to understand current events, so they can begin their work toward change. To learn more about Paulo Freire’s theory of education, watch the following video.
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An informative academic article regarding Freire's transformative learning theory can be found here:
The Ecopoetry Connection
One major current issue that faces children globally is climate change. Extreme weather events, loss of ecosystems, endangered species and species at risk, pollution, environmental disasters or social system failures are all partly the result of climate change. We need look no further than Great Thunberg to see how these issues are affecting children and young adults. Her global climate strike has mobilized millions of students throughout the world. My own students have hosted small rallies outside our school as a way to tell adults they want change. Youth do have the intelligence, willingness and creativity to take action against climate change. Young spoken word poet, Amanda Gorman, gives us a glimpse as to what youth can do:
Black eco-poets, such as Frank X Walter use their experience with oppression and resilience in his poems. Contemporary eco-poets are using their word to teach about environmental impacts to our natural world. Below is Walter's poem Love Letter to the World.
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/8-black-eco-poets-who-inspire-us#:~:text=%E2%80%9CEco%2Dpoetics%E2%80%9D%20%20may%20be,finding%20home%20away%20from%20home.
Edinburgh Napier University Professor Sam Illingworth states that ecopoet Elise Paschen, uses her poem The Tree Agreement, to
"promote the idea of the agency people possess in protecting and preserving their local environment. These poems discuss neighborhood resistance to tree felling and challenge our need to make a mark on the world."
Eco-poetry is more than poetry about the environment. It tells a story that is meant to expand the reader's thinking and make connections between humankind and the litany of social issues that surround their lives. As Eleanor Flowerday (2021) states,
“Eco-poetry roots you in your environment both physically but also in the way we tell stories to one another. It provides that line of connection to your surroundings that is so necessary in founding a relationship with the natural world: that feeling that you actually belong there.”
As an educator, I believe eco-poetry has a role to play in helping to transform the global climate crisis. Eco-poetry has a place in every language arts curriculum because the climate crisis effects everyone. The poets, educators and activists discussed in this blog are just a few in the every growing list of climate change activists.
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Excerpt from this story from the Asheville Citizen Times:
A coalition of five conservation organizations have sued the U.S. Forest Service, alleging the 2023 management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah national forests failed to protect the biologically diverse areas, including the habitats of federally protected bat species, as the plan expanded logging practices in the more than 1 million acres of national forests.
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service on the behalf of The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, MountainTrue and SierraClub in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina in Asheville April 19.
The Pisgah and Nantahala national forests cover more than a million acres of mountainous terrain in Western North Carolina. The two are the largest of the state’s four national forests and portions of the forests are open to timber harvesting, hiking, fishing, hunting, paddling, horseback riding and other activities.
In 2023, the U.S. Forest Service released a new management plan for the two forests. The decade-long revision process on the Nantahala-Pisgah management plan — which will guide management for how much can be logged and how much of the land is protected, as well as many other forest uses, for the next 10-15 years — has been plagued with conservation group concerns about the long-term impacts of expanded logging practices.
The lawsuit alleges the Forest Service worked with "inaccurate and incomplete" information during the approval of the management plan violating the Endangered Species Act.
"The Forest Service ignored the best available science and withheld critical information from the Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees endangered species protection,” Josh Kelly, public lands field biologist for MountainTrue, wrote in a news release.
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Will the Mighty SEC Succumb to the Ferocious Forces of the Climate Crusaders?
And so, the winds began to howl, and whispers of a great war echoed through the land. The battle in question was for the very future of our dear planet, as climate change threatened to ravage all life within its embrace. The cries of the environmental crusaders reached the ears of the SEC, urging them to wield their power and protect the world.
In response to these calls, the SEC proposed groundbreaking climate disclosure rules, requiring companies to reveal their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of climate change on their businesses. Yet, the shadows of opposition loomed large, as Republicans and businesses, fearing the shackles of new regulations, threatened to unleash their legal wrath upon the SEC.
In the midst of this brewing storm, the valiant Sierra Club and the resolute Earthjustice prepared for battle. These noble warriors, sworn to defend the Earth, would not let the SEC abandon their climate crusade. They vowed to sue the agency should they soften or forsake the demand for Scope 3 emissions reporting, which divulges the secrets of a company's supply chain emissions.
Now, the Sierra Club and Earthjustice stand ready, poised to strike a blow to the mighty SEC while simultaneously preparing to protect them from the oncoming legal onslaught of the Republicans and businesses. For these warriors have a history of fighting on both sides, as the Sierra Club once sued the Environmental Protection Agency whilst defending it in another battle.
Yet, as the sands of time trickle away, the final outcome of this epic saga remains shrouded in uncertainty. The SEC, aware of the looming threat, must tread carefully as they craft their final rules. But even the most meticulous of plans may not be enough to evade the inescapable fate of lawsuits in these contentious times.
Indeed, one wonders if the venerable SEC will stand tall and wield its power to demand climate accountability from the powerful titans of industry. Or will it bow to the pressures of opposition and forsake the Earth in its time of need? The answer lies in the days to come, as the storm approaches and the future of our world hangs in the balance.
So, we ask you, dear reader, will the mighty SEC succumb to the ferocious forces of the climate crusaders? Will the winds of change blow in favour of our planet? Only time shall reveal the conclusion of this tale, as we eagerly await the climactic battle between the defenders of the Earth and the mighty SEC.
#SECclimateBattle #SierraClub #Earthjustice #ClimateCrusaders #Scope3Emissions #ClimateDisclosureRules #FinancialRegulation #GreenhouseGasReporting #EcoWarriors #DefendersOfEarth
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Los Angeles newspaper clipping, skiers on way to Whitney-Russell Pass, May 1938. [Glen Dawson Collection, Angeles Chapt. Archives]
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Excited to share this peaceful moment collaboration I did in support of @sierraclub #OutdoorsForAll campaign for #earthmonth Please relax and take a moment to enjoy nature, even if from afar. (Link in bio to watch. Music is “Glacial”) Nature is a human right. If you agree, please consider donating to @sierraclub #outdoorsforall aims to name and reduce barriers to nature + expand access to nearby nature + empower a new generation of leaders to protect the environment. #sierraclub #glacial (at Hamilton, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/COJOM1uHPRf/?igshid=cr9kg61s4vnt
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New song and video! Full video is on YouTube, full song is on iTunes! #logankendell #logansannualearthdaysong #johnmuir #sierraclub #environmentalist #mountains (at Cedar Canyon Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04zeFbHWqT/?igshid=njagtw0618pl
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Payahuunadü translates to ‘The land of flowing water’, but the word has a much deeper meaning as you dig into the history of the Owens Valley. Before tubing trips, fly fishing, 19th century settler’s and Mulholland’s theft of local water, a The Nüümü (Owens Valley Paiute) flourished in this paradise. As time passes, I've become more conscious of the people that acted as stewards of these fertile lands for millennia. Clues of their presence can be found everywhere as my footsteps lead me past village sites, to old grinding stones, obsidian chippings, and possibly sacred spots long forgotten. It has forced me to spend more time learning about the history of this place as I discover new things for myself. Please take a brief moment to visit http://www.oviwc.org/owens-valley/ Or do a little research on your own into the history of the indigenous people and water politics in the Owens Valley. #owensvalley #owensriver #sierranevada #Payahuunadü #Nüümü #paiute #sierraclub #walkingwater (at Bishop, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RUX8iBPQz/?igshid=1q8j791t5mye3
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Does this look romantic to you? This maybe the new norm, but it doesn't have to be. We can reduce or not use plastic. Check out the @sierraclub or @lifewithoutplastic website to find ways to reduce waste and plastic usage. #california #environment #planet #earth #reducereuserecycle #trash #garbage #landscape #outside #outdoors #greenenergy #sustainability #notoplastic #leadership #photography #greenmovement #sierraclub #lifewithoutplastic #repost (at Chino Hills, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PYeVng919/?igshid=xj1adkfxs96z
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ARE WE APPROACHING THE NEXT SILENT SPRING? Rachel Carson raised the red flag years ago. Pesticides were not only killing insects, but also disrupting the delicate balance of nature. Now history is repeating itself. To commemorate Earth Day 2019, the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club extends an invitation to attend the enlightening program, "Next Silent Spring?" This free event will be held at the Cleveland Museum of Art Recital Hall on Sunday, April 28, from 2 - 4 PM. Laurel Hopwood, Senior Advisor to Sierra Club's Pollinator Protection Program, will show the outstanding documentary "Nicotine Bees." Pollinator populations are declining. How does this affect our food supply? How does this affect our entire ecosystem? A panel of experts will discuss how everyone can help move things forward. * Dr. Mary Gardiner, Associate Professor in the OSU Department of Entomology, and her graduate students have been introducing pollinator pockets throughout vacant lots in Cleveland. * Tom Gibson, principal of Green Paradigm Partners, uses his soil building and community organizing skills to help revive neighborhoods. * Elle Adams, founder of City Rising Farm, helps people in underserved communities learn to grow fresh local food and to build healthy, long-lasting relationships with each other, so they can use those skills and relationships to create opportunities in their own neighborhoods. Contact: Laurel Hopwood Landline: 216-371-9779 Email: [email protected] #xerces #sierraclub #climatechange #neonicotinoids (at Cleveland Heights, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwJ66igpTsh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4dnfiyzou9zn
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