Re: [ECOLOG-L] Preschool field class

2015-11-13 Thread Nancy Dammann
Hi, A couple of brief thoughts: Enthusiasm and getting kids to notice and observe and then remember seem to be the keys in many successful programs. Getting them to use their physical bodies is also very helpful-- move the way an animal moves, or have them stand in different arrangements to

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: CU Job announcement: Cultural Anthropology/Environment and Sustainability (tenure track)

2014-09-16 Thread Nancy Dammann
Please share this posting widely As someone affiliated with this department, I would like to encourage qualified candidates to apply. My colleagues in this department are wonderful humans, and I have deep respect for their research. I have found them inspiring and welcoming. Boulder is a great

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Cultural Aspects of Natural Resources Management

2013-09-17 Thread Nancy Dammann
Dear Jason, I would be interested in hearing/seeing the responses you get. I taught a general People and the Environment Course in the Anthropology Department a few years ago. You can access my syllabus as well as student reactions to the readings via the wordpress blog:

[ECOLOG-L] Interesting and through provoking interview--Andrew Mathews on forestry, bureaucracy, and engaged scholarship

2013-01-19 Thread Nancy Dammann
Dear All, Apologies if this has already been posted. I just read the interview (link below) with Andrew Mathews. I found it thought provoking and wanted to bring it to others' attention. If anyone would like to talk more about it, I would be quite interested to see what ideas and thoughts

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Backpacking with an infant?

2012-04-10 Thread Nancy Dammann
Dear All and especially Simone, First off, I think we all owe an apology. I believe that the original question posted here was one not of opinions regarding a decision to take a baby into the field, or not, but one on advice in terms of actual gear and helpful things to make that decision more