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In a recent presentation for the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, we included a few slides describing the kinds of relationships we can have with nature. Kayla West and I talked about exploitation, stewardship, and membership as forms that our relationship with nature can take.
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The last day of school was like a party. In some classes, the teacher handed back some graded homework, most of which was later tossed in the air like…
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Although Kate wanted to explore the woods on Saturday, she wasn’t able to go with Elliott and Shawn. That was a disappointment for her, and she promised…
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The first light of day touched the apartment window, slipped between the blinds and landed on the boy’s face. The low gray light brought no warmth to…
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That night, Elliott’s parents grilled some fajitas outside in the back yard. A broad strip of skirt steak cooked on the grill, with onions, green…
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A Tufted Titmouse, a Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, & a Piano
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It was two days after the walk in the woods. At the end of the school day, Elliott was in the hall with his friend, Shawn. They heard a noise behind…
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“Where is this place?” asked Elliott’s friend, Kate. It was Saturday morning, and Elliott had asked Kate and another friend, Shawn, to explore the woods…
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