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Living Downstream is a program for people who'd like to learn about environmental topics of interest in the Umpqua Watershed of southern Oregon and the larger Pacific Northwest region. It is coordinated by the AmeriCorps member serving as the Environmental Education & Outreach Leader for the Umpqua Watershed organization in an effort to bring awareness of environmental issues to a wider audience.
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Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
In this episode, we hear from Elva Paulson and Susan Applegate, two local artists who feature nature in their work. They share:
- their introduction to the field of art/illustration
- tips for capturing the essence of something
- getting started with nature journaling
- benefits of spending time in nature
- the significance of language/the way we describe things
- the role of art in environmentalism
- and the connections between art and science.
Links/Websites Mentioned in Episode 2
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Saturday Mar 20, 2021
Looking for a new hike to try over the next few weeks? In this episode, Diana Pace and Connie Page offer some great suggestions for places to explore nearby, how to prepare for a hiking excursion, and give tips on how to prepare/what to take with you when you go.
Links/Websites Mentioned in Episode 1
- Forest Service Website
- Oregon Hikers Field Guide Website
- Smithsonian Article about Tree Communication & "The Hidden Life of Trees" author Peter Wohlleben
- American Hiking Society's Tips for Hiking with Kids
- REI's Tips for Hiking with Infants, Toddlers, & Kids
- Turning Over a New Leaf Book Club
- Information about Borrowing a Water Quality Monitoring Test Kit
- Facebook Link for the Virtual Cultural Fair (highlighted in the AmeriCorps Minute)