Inspired by John Muir - Kelley, Janice
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Inspired by John Muir features a short biographic profile of Muir to provide both reader information and inspiration. Read the three defining stages of his life from young boy in Scotland to wandering naturalist and explorer, to father, rancher, author and advocate for wild lands. A series of 27 activities and action steps follow the bio inviting readers to:- Reflect on John Muir's thoughts and inspiring quotationsabout the natural world and our connection to it.- Discover the wonders of nature on their own- Research stories of their family and those in the community- Learn how to advocate for…mehr

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Inspired by John Muir features a short biographic profile of Muir to provide both reader information and inspiration. Read the three defining stages of his life from young boy in Scotland to wandering naturalist and explorer, to father, rancher, author and advocate for wild lands. A series of 27 activities and action steps follow the bio inviting readers to:- Reflect on John Muir's thoughts and inspiring quotationsabout the natural world and our connection to it.- Discover the wonders of nature on their own- Research stories of their family and those in the community- Learn how to advocate for local and regional issues Many activities are also featured in the book Through the Eyes of John Muir, Practices in Environmental Stewardship, designed for primary grade teachers and home schoolers.
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Janice Kelley is an award-winning author and naturalist, passionate about inspiring meaningful connections to people, places, rivers and wildlife. She delights in sharing the wonders and curiosities of the outdoor world with youth and adults during guided walks, interpretive programs, workshops and spoken word stories. She draws inspiration from the life and quotations of John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Joseph Cornell and other environmental champions. As founder and leader of the Nature Detectives program, Janice creates opportunities for children in kindergarten through third grade to discover the outdoor world - online and in person. The program's website https://naturedetectivesusa.com presents a variety of resources for children and parents, with leader training option for teachers and site staff. Janice describes her own experiences in the outdoor world in blogs and photography on her website, https://naturelegacies.com. "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River," is a 200-page full-color book featuring a selection of 75 of 200 blogs posts on her website. She completed her Master of Science degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration from California State University, Sacramento, 2013. At graduation, Janice was one of two students to receive the department's annual Award of Merit.