#globaledchat Archive
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Thursday April 21, 2016
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and tell us your favorite spring flower.
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and tell us your favorite spring flower.
Please welcome our special guests for this evening: and !
Jim from New Jersey.... Lilac
Anne () here for Asia Society. Tulips!
Stacy Gasteiger, 3rd grade teacher and TGC fellow. Central PA. Lilacs, but not blooming here yet.
Hello everyone! Thanks for joining tonight’s conversation. Favorite Spring flowers: CA poppies, Ceanothus and Jasmine!
Hi, it's Dan from . I guess my favorite spring flower is a flowering dogwood ... does that count?
Mallory from Level Up Village here! My favorite spring flower is an Azalea!
Catherine from Fresno CA. Current S to soon be Eng T. Love daises. Simply I'm a huge nature lover
Hi, Jim. I'm in Clifton. You?
Hi Penny from Virginia. I'm in another meeting but will try to do both.
Flowering dogwoods count!
Hello , Letty from California
Thanks for Joining - Welcome!
This is Amy from Georgia... Tulip
Hi Dan.... Pompton Plains
Natalie here from ! Being from Seattle I have a soft spot for spring tulips :)
Lavender would be my favorite, it makes everything look prettier
Q1. What are your favorite places to visit and explore in nature?
A1 I love the woods. Reminds me of my childhood playing in NH woods.
Ken from Western Oregon Univ. My flower name knowledge is horrible. I id my flowers by color
Hi! Dave here from San Francisco. Poppies, of course.
A1. We are water lovers - Point Reyes beaches & Tomales Bay - paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming! https://t.co/LFVnnj9lQf
A1. Anywhere I can bike to!
me too! I just can't name the fauna.
Hi everyone! Kristen with here. It's been awhile. Cherry blossoms are my favorite part of spring here in DC.
A1. The redwood groves in CA are my favorite, the hiking trails filled in w/ rolling fog. And birding!
Do you have a lot of tulips up there? I went to the tulip fest down here in PDX once - so fun!
A1 trails, flat, steep, rocky, muddy, hot, cold anything that gets me among plants and "nice critters"
https://t.co/w3zNtrp5hl
A1. The redwood groves in CA are my favorite, the hiking trails filled in w/ rolling fog. And birding!
Thanks, Heather! Great editors, too!
Anywhere with a good hike and a pretty view is a favorite in my book!
A1 So many in Oregon. Coast, Mt. Hood, Columbia Gorge, Cascades. We're beyond spoiled here!
Hello ! Tara from the redwoods here late.
A1: I have a soft spot for Olympic National Park here in WA, but I'm spoiled in the PNW; so beautiful!
Thats the view from our annual camping spot - it's my happy place :)
wow looks amazing, you have water..:( we don't
I love to but anywhere near ware. Waterfalls may be my favorite to see, though.
The town of Mt. Vernon, just north of Seattle, has a pretty famous tulip festival every year.
No water in central PA either.
Agreed!! https://t.co/uoFQZAvyIn
Hi everyone! Kristen with here. It's been awhile. Cherry blossoms are my favorite part of spring here in DC.
A1 Sunflowers... Walking along the lake because I enjoy how it changes with the seasons.
A1 Anywhere that I can escape from all the loud noise. Anywhere with trees flowers will be awesome!
We had a lot of drought last year too...I think more than half of states had some form of drought last year...
great point! Could help my flower illiteracy. Hadn't thought of that & apps on my phone
Such a beautiful festival! I try to get up there every year.
Maria from PA! A1: I loveeee the beach!
is it true they only blossom for one out of the year?
A1. I love quiet hikes in the mountains. Huge fan of the Olymic Peninsula too.
Where in PA, Maria. I'm in Lewisburg.
Good Evening! Adrian from Bozeman, MT. I'm a fan of Gardenias
A1: a favorite place to hike is the Delaware Water Gap in NJ , otherwise I'm a beach girl
A1: In addition to my beloved redwoods, my family lives on the northern tip of Norway. I dig fjords and tundra.
A1National and State Parks, esp on the coasts.
Q2. How does nature affect our physical and mental well-being?
A1: hi all! Most loved, Normandy, France. The areas where people live, not where all usually go when there.
Go early in the day if you can. It gets so crowded traffic backs up down I-5!
Wow! Beautiful - What a trip that must've been.
It's so beautiful out there. Lake crescent is one of my favorite places in the world!
A2. Connecting with nature allows us to connect to ourselves. Heightens awareness, patience, and attention to surroundings.
A1: I enjoy hiking throughout Big Sky country. There are quite a few places to camp, fish, and explore
we need to do a rain dance
Thanks for joining tonight!
I misunderstood. We have rain, just no standing bodies of water.
Thanks for joining - That is a beautiful area!
A2 Nature makes us forget about all our probs & makes us see the beauty around us. I can be in nature all day! I love it!🙌🏻
A2: After camping with that view I am so much more relaxed! And of course, hiking/running on park trails is great exercise!
Just hopped on. Sharin, World Lang Coord outside Milwaukee
A2: Nature is my therapy. A place to detach, unplug, notice simplicity, notice complexity.
That is exceptional landscape
A2 Brings peace, fun, beauty. Reminds us of good in the world.
A2. Nature is peaceful, expansive, and full of beauty. All things we need in our daily lives.
A2 Fresh air offers me a breath and an opportunity to reflect, engage in unexpected challenges that offer inspiration.
A2 personally, provides time for reflection, mental relaxation, & chance to recalibrate
Theres nothing like a good run on a nature trail...
"What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?"
Haven't seen Lake Crescent in person, but looks amazing. Love the Hoh!
A2. I like nature spots abroad. The similarities are comforting, differences exhilarating
Ops, tulips. And a1: waterfalls and rain forests!
A2 Being outside in nature offers me opportunities to notice my surroundings and wonder..
A2 read Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint- couple that w/ Rousseau & you'll want to live in nature as much as possible !
A2 Seasonal Affective Disorder is a big issue in the winter in some places.Natural light is important https://t.co/CFydmAEKQ2
Q2. How does nature affect our physical and mental well-being?
A2 it takes me to my calm, reflective, nurturing, happy place. I don't sweat the little things, so much beauty all around us
Love this quote by Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
Hi Dave! Where are your favorite spots abroad?
A2-It allows us to experience something greater than ourselves.
I love this! I am thinking I need to make some travel plans after this tonight!
A2. Absolutely. I strongly believe that we need nature and that biophilia is a part of us that contributes to well-being.
A2: to me nature allows me to return to a homeostatic star of mind. Brings peace!
A2. It gives us space to reflect without expectation or judgement. Reminds us that we are part of something bigger!
A2) When we lose our connection to , we can lose our identity. Nature and culture are deeply entertwined.
That spaciousness is so nourishing
A2: nature allows us to be open & more free with tears and laughter- difficult things humans can't handle sometimes
A2: It helps us recharge, relax, and reflect
Q3. What are some environmental changes you’ve witnessed near your home/community in the last 10 years?
Oh! Were they in bloom? I'm so jealous!
Having spent a big part of my life in northern Norway, I understand seasonal affective disorder intimately.
A3 Not too far from us is a lot of fracking.
Love it! Kefir Beach in Point Reyes!
A3. Changing weather patterns and the drought. Water is a precious resource!
A2) For ex, in "Voices from the Sea" a community struggles to preserve their connection to the ocean https://t.co/H6oX3HWC74
A3: Major drought in WA and increased fire risk statewide. Less rain, shrinking snowpack.
Nature has made me become the person who I am today. Gives us a moment to reflect on life https://t.co/F1WRhxmGur
A2. Absolutely. I strongly believe that we need nature and that biophilia is a part of us that contributes to well-being.
A3 Weather changes, different varieties of bugs due to temperature... Lake levels change frequently..
That's a really interesting perspective! Nature provides physical as well as emotional freedom
A3: Less rain out here in Oregon - lots of drought and fires in the summers recently.
A3. Severe drought and loss of native fish.
A3: Field work in Windsor, ON saw full canopy ash forests in 2003 that are now leafless, lifeless when we drive by. EABorer.
A3: In northern Norway, our fjords are turning into salmon farms which impact our fisheries and natural habitats immensely
A3- I've only lived in this community abt ten years- not many. But where I grew up on the Jersey Shore- soooo many new condos!
I agree. I'm in love w/Norway & other countries I've never been near- Morocco too! My day will come. https://t.co/NBRdccMeTU
A2. I like nature spots abroad. The similarities are comforting, differences exhilarating
A3 I've been in Oregon for less than 5 yrs so I'll have to defer to the other Pacific NWers on
I was born into a family of naturalists, and I hope that this never changes. Harder in the city!
So true, there is much more space to be fully human in natural spaces
Ground water being polluted. Roads being degraded. Local folks being forced out. Trees cut down.
A1) Love hiking in the woods and coming across a stream. https://t.co/1k1M3Wvs4h
Q1. What are your favorite places to visit and explore in nature?
A3: In northern Cali, recently illegal pot grows are impacting our rivers, habitats, salmon runs, more than logging
That is so cool! I'm not sure what species, but the variety and color of the cacti was amazing!
A3 - I can't " heart" these tweets abt deforestation and loss of habitat :(
A3 our beautiful lakes have almost disappeared
A3 Some reworking of waterways to encourage plant and animal life. Lots of subdivisions being built. Open space is encircled.
So many changes! Similar impacts in CA
A2: I teach in a trailer. My students & I have no natural light. I am now seeing more of how it gets to us. Trying music & air
So many random bugs showing up! Hadn't really thought about that one...
A2 nature reminds us that we have to "stop & smell the coffee grinds" love my tech but there's nothing like a gorgeous ☀️ day
agreed, I'm clicking "heart" to mean dislike in this case :(
Sorry guys - I have to run. I'm co-moderating our first for our MT admin. Wish me luck & see you next week!
A3 Our Center for Geo Educ in Oregon has a nice teacher climate change atlas showing changes here https://t.co/SAnHZKVTF4
It was almost 90 degrees here last week, which is unheard of in April.
I was thinking the same thing
Wow what a big issue. Are you able to take Ss outside once in a while?
A3 Near home there used to be so much nature but now they're killing it. Breaks me heart. We need nature to relax.
Q4. What environmental issues do you prioritize teaching your students? How do you teach about them?
This is Kvalfjord, Norway, my other home. So concerned about global climate change and fish farming https://t.co/dam73J2nmA
I know - I felt conflicted liking them!
A3) Farmland being sold off to create McMansions. Very sad. https://t.co/CGSQXKKG1p
Q3. What are some environmental changes you’ve witnessed near your home/community in the last 10 years?
Sunlight & Fresh Air Always Help!
A4. Coastal living, drought, consequences of development, river restoration, food security - through multimedia & lessons
Can you go outside for any of the lessons? Can you get any natural light bulbs or tubes?
I know, right. We are all going to need a fresh dose of nature after reading A3s.
Thanks Off to a webinar. to join.
A4: The repercussions of water shortages are alarming and critical for students to understand: https://t.co/nZhTeZtOxb
A4.Good question to ask: How can we learn from nature? Make connections by starting local and going global.
A3 erosion of beaches and way too much pollution
A3. Same for me. The West's drought really underlines that message. Water is indeed precious! https://t.co/E3qFtfYo3m
A3. Changing weather patterns and the drought. Water is a precious resource!
A4 Scarcity of natural resources, and need to recycle and reuse.
Sadly, this sounds like everywhere. https://t.co/ogXUXaTa8l
Ground water being polluted. Roads being degraded. Local folks being forced out. Trees cut down.
Yes - the changes are hard - there's something to really witnessing the changes. Do you notice that?
Healthy soil is gets to the heart of it.
A3) Increased drought, lower water levels, and soil erosion.
A4 - focus on eWaste 4 my IB course - societal, enviro, global impacts.
A3: We're in a DC suburb. Moved to VA in an area with tall beautiful trees- they're all being cut down to build houses 4 $
A4 human-env interaction. climate change. This resource can be great help for Ts in Oregon & PNW https://t.co/SAnHZKVTF4
A4 a Global Studies class lets me cover many- deforestation, climate change, how we use resources & sadly the Flint h2o Crisis
A4: Global climate change, impacts on Arctic peoples. It's personal b/c my people are Sami. Getting personal engages students
Great to see that! The rates of soil erosion around the world are downright terrifying
A4 Ss need to understand the world is theirs to take care of - recycle
A4: loss and consequences to system stability (multi scale) via or work.
Oh - that's a shame. I grew up in VA.
that's a shame. Same in NJ.
We offer a course where Ss become environmental detectives with a global partner!
Students don't realize what an important natural resource soil is! Working with Ss in Uganda and Pakistan too.
I would love to connect with you more about Global Studies. I teach interdisciplinary GS as well.
A4 Not a teacher, but urban farming and equity of access to healthy food are priorities globaledchat https://t.co/DZHfTfp5lR
Q4. What environmental issues do you prioritize teaching your students? How do you teach about them?
So beautiful - thanks for sharing this! This is a concern everywhere it seems, especially in small communities.
The verbal/written battle over drought is interesting. Many involved w/flooding think -non existent https://t.co/tcdIVGwEo7
A3. Changing weather patterns and the drought. Water is a precious resource!
A4 Not a teacher, but I'm passionate about urban farming & equitable access to healthy food options https://t.co/DZHfTfp5lR
Q4. What environmental issues do you prioritize teaching your students? How do you teach about them?
My husband is big proponent of food gardening. He's a fairly prominent food blogger. We live it at home.
It's true, natural, and especially wild spaces are very needed. The younger generations will need this too.
A4- I also cover the NASA earth science missions - covers drought, soil erosion, oceans, so much to learn w/
Q5. How can students find their own voices as global environmental stewards?
A4:Global climate change and America's contribution to the problem via our addiction to fossil fuels https://t.co/h4tDmngFZg
A4 Working heavy with run off into streams. Major issue in rural Iowa. PS Brett from Iowa coming in late.
Here too! We're wondering what this summer has in store.
It does, but in these tight-knit Arctic communities, it is a source of conflict. Economics vs. nature.
A4 importance of insects especially . I'm teaching my kinder Ss to und a bees job & 2 advocate preservation
Have to take daughter to soccer practice now. Thanks for another great
A5 Planning to have Ss create public service videos on importance of rare minerals. Not sure if it will work.
A4 1 huge thing is teaching Ss the value of saving water. Especially with this drought things are getting more expensive
Good pt! Changing insect habitats = another health-related upshot of climate change. https://t.co/MWrbOdaizE
A3 Weather changes, different varieties of bugs due to temperature... Lake levels change frequently..
A4 we host a community night where students research/present info relating to local community organizations(organic farming)
Thank you enjoyed your chat
Trying to get local S to see how their farm practices affect the entire Mississippi basin due to runoff.
A5: makes it easier than ever for student voices to be heard: blogging, op-eds, projects with partner schools, etc.
Hi ! Very late! Internet connection issues in Buenos Aires
it will be interesting, to say the least!
Great idea! Do you record those?
A5. Student led sustainability festivals. Get the entire school involved - and parents!
so true! Ss knowing they have a voice that others want to hear increases their passion for a subject
Right, this is happening in Alaska as well, in the Yukon Delta. Smaller communities and traditions are important
A5) Give them opportunities to discover which issues are most important to them. https://t.co/hP6d2ik7xe
Q5. How can students find their own voices as global environmental stewards?
A5: In rural community w/ deep connections to nature, we have an amazing service learning senior proj. https://t.co/YAPa2lcmjt
Q5- By giving them more opportunities to participate in service learning projects that they are interested in.
A5 - self publishing & global reach of social media allow Ss 2connect w/ peers & gain attention for local enviro issues
A5 letting them explore and realizing how much power they have in making a difference is the first step
Wow, that sounds interesting! How are you implementing/inspiring this inquiry?
A5 once Ss realize others want to hear what they have to say, it's amazing what they can do - give them that chance!
That sounds great! How does the community respond? Is there a good turnout?
Talk about different types of sources and use of grass belts around the fields lower runoff. till vs no till too
A5 I plan to take my Ss outdoors at least once a week for them to reflect on their learning &I what they need 2 work on.
A5: Change the World projects: Water filtration systems, invasive species removal, organic garden at school, energy audits
Yes, it's interesting how the relationships can deepen to things we take for granted, like water
A5: Be aware of local issues & propose solutions: new ideas from new inhabitants of the earth https://t.co/bVHpcKMOiU
Q5. How can students find their own voices as global environmental stewards?
A4: since we're in that trailer w/cement all around, I've been working recycling of everything we use- paper,plastic,glass-all
A5 Projects that encourage local exploration and involvement in environmental discussions!
Q6. What are your favorite organizations and resources (websites, books, etc.) for global environmental education?
That's really interesting - How are you doing this?
Will research rare minerals used in common products. Write report. Then make video to convince adults to recycle.
A6 haven't used many yet! Looking for some awesome ones to use in the classroom..love using books for any topic though
Beautiful! It so great to have early life experiences in nature
Looks like a great resource.
A6: For more good resources on teaching the /, check: , and !
Sounds like it's inclusive of science & geology & geography as well! Great to have a take-home for parents too
Iowa DNR does T outreach with Operation Wild. Whole sets of lessons and resources that are Iowa centered. Crazy awesome
A6 Local college profs helped me with soil research and experiments.
thanks for sharing! Can't wait to check these out
That's the idea. It was part of my unit plan as Teacher for Global Classrooms (TGC) fellowship.
Some of our favorite env authors: , Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, Rachel Carson,
My new 'obsession' is not throwing sneakers away! Finding a place to take them to recycle. Soo much! https://t.co/YPrXPcIxhQ
A4 Scarcity of natural resources, and need to recycle and reuse.
A6 I love using Instagram. Use it 2 share my nature work so others see how beautiful is our world that we ignore at times
A6 - big fan of "mainstream" sources: , etc to show issues ARE mainstream outside USA
Oh, so you discussed the global dimension as well?
A6: has 2 free online vids of profs discussing their cutting-edge research on climate change.
A6) https://t.co/RP5s6EJ63I
Q6. What are your favorite organizations and resources (websites, books, etc.) for global environmental education?
Carson's "Silent Spring" is transformative. It totally shifted how I related to the environment. https://t.co/4mXwLskst9
Some of our favorite env authors: , Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, Rachel Carson,
Yes. It's all rolled together.
This is great! Reflection in natural settings is not to be underestimated!
Me too - quite an eye opener.
Q7. What is one way you will include environmental education in your classroom before the end of the year?
That's great - such a dynamic learning experience.
A7. I'm going to a local high school next month to discuss & explore sustainability at local to global level w/ Ss.
A7 starting a plant unit next week...can't wait to discuss taking care of nature with my third graders!
Yes! Sharing stories and hearing stories is so empowering - it ignites a certain kind of hope and fresh energy
H&M has boxes in each store where you can recycle any old clothes or shoes, regardless of how worn! https://t.co/Kd9FoM90Cp
My new 'obsession' is not throwing sneakers away! Finding a place to take them to recycle. Soo much! https://t.co/YPrXPcIxhQ
A4 Scarcity of natural resources, and need to recycle and reuse.
Thanks for sharing that - will look at that later!
and bioblitz is this weekend
yes, lots of storms, beach erosion, flooding...
A7. Like everyone , I'm going to recommend to Ts worldwide to use https://t.co/bRsg6ZZxrD
Q7. What is one way you will include environmental education in your classroom before the end of the year?
A7. Stay tuned for a forthcoming film we are producing on the CA drought!
How's that for sucking up the host? https://t.co/Rruf3eHTXc
A7. Like everyone , I'm going to recommend to Ts worldwide to use https://t.co/bRsg6ZZxrD
Q7. What is one way you will include environmental education in your classroom before the end of the year?
Can't wait! Don't forget to submit!
5 minutes to go. Any last thoughts? A favorite resource, tip, quote, or forest to visit?
A7- we have a mission to go paperless for the 4th mp in my senior class- end school w/ a positive impact !!
A7: In our Israel-Palestine study, we'll be looking at grassroots environ organizations building peace thu environ stewarship
A7 - this year is wrapping w/ IB test prep, but next year working on tech/enviro/service trip to Peru.
Great to begin where their interests are - we need stewards finding & pursuing from what inspires them
A7 Plan 2 print out some of my nature pics & turn them into posters 2 put up in my classroom.Plan on making Ss do fun planting
Cleary, to answer your earlier question about where I've connected with nature abroad, four images (1/5)
This wraps it up for me: “stay together/learn the flowers/go light”
-Gary Snyder
it's and many parks offering free admission this weekend. Get outside!
Just though I share my nature work since we're discussing bout it. This is my home garden.Ss need this https://t.co/DeQAT9XrvR
Ss come up with some AMAZING ideas when they pursue their interests and passions
National Park Service celebrates its 100th year! Entry to National Parks is free to April 24! https://t.co/XbAk8wZxh3
Let’s all thank & for a fantastic ! Be sure to follow all the participants & grow your PLN!
Definitely a classic! Do you read that with your class?
Thanks all. Have a great Earth Day tomorrow.
preliminary site visit next month & some funding in the channel
I give infinity "Likes" - also, love the photo!
Thanks for joining us & tonight! Look forward to staying connected!
many have voice & only need time/place 2 share out; sometimes things come in random class discussions https://t.co/RVGXtUgbHs
Q5. How can students find their own voices as global environmental stewards?
Something to think about - last year every political we learned about had a drought that proceeded it -
