What is Ecological Literacy?
“An ecologically literate person would have at least a basic comprehension of ecology, human ecology, and the concepts of sustainability, as well as the wherewithal to solve problems.”
David Orr
Ecoliteracy
"The great challenge of our time is to build and nurture sustainable communities – communities that are designed in such a way that their ways of life, businesses, economies, physical structures, and technologies do not interfere with nature's inherent ability to sustain life. The first step in this endeavor is to understand the principles of organization that ecosystems have developed to sustain the web of life. This understanding is what we call ecological literacy. Teaching this ecological knowledge – which may be called 'principles of ecology,' 'principles of sustainability,' 'principles of community,' or even the 'basic facts of life' – will be the most important role of education in the next century. “
Fritjof Capra
BUILDING AWARENESS THROUGH LITERACY
BECOMING STEWARDS THROUGH ACTION
SUMMER EVENTS--Get out there!!
Connemara Meadow Preserve
http://www.neighborsgo.com/stories/15383
ECOLITERACY PROJECT @ Norton Elementary--
Have a great summer and don't forget to PLAY OUTSIDE!
We are getting ready for the Fall:
"Go Take a Hike Guide" Published by United Supermarkets/Market Street
Watters Creek - Flora and fuana field work and trail markers
Community Garden with Allen High School Horticulture Department
AND a lot more!!
For more information contact:
kirk_evans@allenisd.org
OR
ecoliteracy_project@yahoo.com
Thanks to these organizations for the funding and support.
Their websites are found under Partnerships, Collaborations, and Funding:
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