The future of environmentalism is bright. Integral environmentalism is just around the corner but what would that actually look like? Join Trace and Jordan to discuss spiral dynamics and environmentalism as well as the role spirituality plays in creating an environmental ethic.

Resources
Trace's Website: https://www.tracebelll.com/
My Website:https://www.natureconnectionspodcast.com/

In this episode, meditation teacher, author, and podcast host David Gandleman joins Jordan to discuss his relationship with nature. David has found that meditation and traveling to learn from other cultures has helped deepen his connection with nature.

Resources

David's Website: https://www.meditationschool.us/
Energy Matters Podcast: https://energymattersacademy.com/podcast
Grounded Sleep Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-sleep-podcast/id1457920399

Gaetano DeLeonibus is a professor of French at Willamette University. He has studied and taught courses on Rousseau for years. Join Gaetano and Jordan to discuss Jean Jacques Rousseau's contribution to modern environmentalism. Although Rousseau hasn't been alive for hundreds of years, his idea of the Solitary Walker can be used to help us all care more about the environment.

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics educates people on the importance of caring for nature and how to responsibly spend time outside. Join Jordan as she speaks with Ben Lawhon, the Director of Research and Education at the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics. Ben is passionate about conservation and is able to share his environmental ethic through his work. Jordan and Ben discuss the importance of caring for our environment as well as ways to inspire others to start thinking about nature ethically.

Resources
https://lnt.org/

Jay developed a connection to nature at an early age that has continued throughout his life. Join Jordan and Jay as they discuss how he has used his love of the environment to live a more sustainable life.

Chris is the Co-Founder and Director of the North American Ski Training Center and has dedicated his life to helping people get outdoors. Join Jordan and Chris as they discuss the power of spending time in nature and the impact of technology on our outdoor experiences.

Elizabeth is a mother of three and an outdoor enthusiast. She has always loved spending time in nature and has been able to share her love with her children. Join Jordan and Elizabeth as they discuss the benefits of spending time in nature and Elizabeth's environmental ethic.

Jim grew up spending his days hunting and fishing in Colorado. He later became a teacher and was able to share his love of the outdoors with his students. Join Jordan and Jim as they discuss Jim's environmental ethic and the importance of getting everyone involved in conservation.

The Catamount Institute focuses on connecting children to the outdoors through various educational programs and camps. Join Jordan and Chris as they talk about the importance of teaching kids environmental stewardship and creating a lifelong relationship with nature.

Resources

The Catamount Institute: https://www.catamountinstitute.org/

The American Conservation Coalition is an environmental advocacy group made up of young conservatives. They focus on market based solutions to climate change as well as a limited government approach to environmentalism. Join Jordan and Quill as they discuss ACC, The Great American Outdoors Act, and environmental ethics.

Resources

American Conservation Coalition Website:https://www.acc.eco/

The American Climate Contract: https://www.climatesolution.eco/

ACC Membership: https://www.acc.eco/membership?utm_content=135328633&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-871786657564966912

In this episode we discuss how high school students spending the semester at The High Mountain Institute are able to develop their own environmental ethic while spending time in the wilderness.

Resources

The High Mountain Institute: https://hminet.org/

The blog post Jess mentioned: https://hminet.org/2020/06/10/a-message-from-jess-wolinksy-dean-of-students/

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of marine conservation and creating an ethic around the ocean.

Resources

FishWise https://fishwise.org/about-us/mission-and-vision/ is an organization that helps promote ocean ecosystem health. Their consumer tools will take you to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch List https://www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/consumer-guides. Following these guidelines is an easy way to help preserve the health of the oceans and marine life.

Here are links to photo selections on Marc's website
Sea Otters https://livingseaimages.com/shopping/zoomin.php?target=enhydra&page_size=9999&online=true&code=321P120
Urchin Barrens https://livingseaimages.com/searchresults.php?target=barren&page_size=9999
Kelp Forest https://livingseaimages.com/searchresults.php?logic=AND&Genus=*Macrocystis*&online=true&page_size=9999
Rockfish https://livingseaimages.com/searchresults.php?target=sebastes&page_size=9999
Sunflower Star https://livingseaimages.com/searchresults.php?target=Pycnopodia&page_size=9999

Marc's book about how sea life on the Central California coast has changed can be found here https://livingseaimages.com/books/ccbooklet/site.php.

Read this article https://baynature.org/article/bringing-back-kelp/ in Bay Nature Magazine about disappearing kelp forests in Northern CA.

Marc's Blog has an article https://livingseaimages.com/blog.php about the problem in Central CA.

Marc also produced this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38JxaGCEYnA about the kelp forests.

Follow this link https://livingseaimages.com/voyage/ to write to the California Fish & Game Comission to take action.

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