We’re hosting “Learning in the Great Outdoors”

By Charlie • May 4, 2008 • 2 comments

It wasn’t so far back in human history that all our learning took place “in the Great Outdoors”. To survive at all our prehistoric ancestors had to learn about their surroundings, their very place in nature. We had to discover our frailties and our strengths; how to problem-solve and adapt. Modern man seems to have forgotten some important lessons that our agricultural ancestors took to heart: co-existence, sustainability, working with the environment not against it. Are there still lessons to be learned, or - just as likely - lessons we need to re-discover?
I’m hoping to find out through the collective wisdom of the blogosphere, as 10,000 Birds hosts the May edition of the mighty Carnival that is “Learning in the Great Outdoors”!
So, please, help a species in dire need of some education, and email charlie10000birds - AT - gmail - DOT - com with your pearls of wisdom. Closing date is May 10th, and the Carnival goes online May 12th.

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About the Author

Charlie

Charlie works for an airline and has birded all over the world for twenty years. He wants to be a writer, and thinks no-one would believe his life could be so charmed if he didn't take photos of as many of the birds he sees as possible. Blogging with 10,000 Birds fits his aims, needs, and insecurities perfectly. Really - do birders get much more fortunate than this?

2 Responses to “We’re hosting “Learning in the Great Outdoors””

Tricia May 5th, 2008 at 7:40 am

Hi Charlie,

I have a review of a poetry book on animal camouflage. You can find it here.
Where in the Wild?

I also have a review of a poetry book about nesting birds. You can find it here.
Hummingbird Nest

Thanks for hosting this month’s carnival!
Regards,
Tricia
Eagle Eyes at Grandmother Wren May 9th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

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