Moderator, Weekend retreat discussion on the development of the Four Seasons Project, Shambhala Mountain Center – November, 2013

Posted by on Nov 21, 2013 in Recent Projects | Comments Off on Moderator, Weekend retreat discussion on the development of the Four Seasons Project, Shambhala Mountain Center – November, 2013 Environmental and land management professionals gathered at SMC to guide the development of a new emphasis on celebrating, understanding and caring for the land that makes up this 600 acre retreat. The Four Seasons Project will include programming, attention to resource management, and other activities in synergy with the overall mission of the Shambhala Mountain Center. Shambhala Mountain...
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Fall Semester, 2013 – Adjunct Professor, Naropa University, “Sustainability; Policy and Practice”

Posted by on Oct 14, 2013 in Recent Projects | Comments Off on Fall Semester, 2013 – Adjunct Professor, Naropa University, “Sustainability; Policy and Practice” About the Course This graduate level course on sustainability is a unique approach that combines much of the history and widely used approaches to sustainability with the contemplative education model that Naropa is well known for. This approach allows for the incorporation of elements of human nature and human-scale needs that are often difficult to address in other contexts. About the Program...
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July 2013 – The Circle and 4 Directions; An Earth Scientist’s Hints for Interdisciplinary Education

Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in Recent Projects | Comments Off on July 2013 – The Circle and 4 Directions; An Earth Scientist’s Hints for Interdisciplinary Education The Circle and 4 Directions; An Earth Scientist’s Hints for Interdisciplinary Education (July, 2013) A 3-hour workshop for Denver area school teachers (K-8) that explored ancient understandings of Earth through symbols and stories and modern understanding of Earth through Gaia Theory. The take-home message was that ancient symbols, used in conjunction with modern Earth system science provides a...
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