Update 2013: National Parks Traveler reports NPS is considering adding Wi-Fi. This is a classic point/counter-point debate in terms of perpetuating the disconnect with nature or 'bridging' worlds w/safety-GPS techno tethers as modern day carabiners. Weigh in w/your thoughts? Here's more from Children and Nature Network. (Original Post 2006/Tweens and "Outdoor Ed") … [Read more...]
Much like the Verb YellowBall strategy of burying the source and focusing on entertainment, C-ville is counting on kids’ curiosity to captivate in this new cause-marketing virtual city. Since media savvy teens can sniff out a preach-n-teach method a mile away, the state of Colorado is going for a subtle, over-arching theme for a positive spin instead of … [Read more...]
Apr. 5, 2014 Update: I am experiencing a "Hoot" moment firsthand watching a bulldozer move to our final open space of green wetlands here in San Mateo, home to my favorite egret who I've watched feed and frolick for 15+ years...It's uncanny that the movie has me in full "movement" mode, with an old environmental impact report of 2007 and neighbors shoulder shrugging 'the … [Read more...]
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