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Susan and Stephen Tchudi host this weekly program on KZFR 90.1 Chico, Tuesdays, 5-6 pm. Join us for interviews with national and local experts in issues ranging from water to population to homesteading to energy and from do-it-yourself to what-can-we do? Past program notes and recordings are archived on this site.
Stephen and Susan are former college English professors who now live in Yankee Hill, California, pursuing retirement careers that include herb cultivation, music, volunteerism, community radio, and living on the farm with two of their son Cheetah and their amazing daughter-in-law Sammey. For a look at the farm, click here. Go to our Ecotopia Resources page to see an ever growing list of web sites recommended by our guests for further exploration of the Ecotopian universe.
We always welcome listener comments and suggestions. You can send us e-mails at ecotopiakzfr@gmail.com.
Our most recent program is archived below. Other program notes and recordings are in our archives. See the menu at the left. Archives from 2010 to 2014 are at ecotopiakzfr.net.
Stephen and Susan are former college English professors who now live in Yankee Hill, California, pursuing retirement careers that include herb cultivation, music, volunteerism, community radio, and living on the farm with two of their son Cheetah and their amazing daughter-in-law Sammey. For a look at the farm, click here. Go to our Ecotopia Resources page to see an ever growing list of web sites recommended by our guests for further exploration of the Ecotopian universe.
We always welcome listener comments and suggestions. You can send us e-mails at ecotopiakzfr@gmail.com.
Our most recent program is archived below. Other program notes and recordings are in our archives. See the menu at the left. Archives from 2010 to 2014 are at ecotopiakzfr.net.
NATURE JOURNALING
ECO 543 FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Three years ago on Ecotopia we had the pleasure of interviewing John Muir Laws, a naturalist, teacher, and artist about his book, The Laws Guide to Nature Journaling. Steve is a (very) amateur watercolorist and found his book a fabulous resource, both for its philosophy of art and journaling as well as practical techniques and strategies for drawing and painting. Listeners may also be familiar with Jack—as he is known to most—for his Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada and other beautifully illustrated guides to the flora and fauna of our region. He is also a passionate educator. We spoke with him on the phone.
And with us in the studio was Anne Stephens, a professor of Science Education at CSU and Director of the Inland Northern California Science Project. She's taking the lead in bringing Jack to Chico for a presentation a journaling workshop at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.
We spoke with them about the philosophy of journaling—how it enhances curiosity and perception of nature—and how it is being used in school and community groups of wide ranging ages and inclinations. Jack's website contains a wealth of material, including lots of free curriculum guides for teachers. Check it out at: johnmuirlaws.com.
Listen to this excellent interview; click below.
And with us in the studio was Anne Stephens, a professor of Science Education at CSU and Director of the Inland Northern California Science Project. She's taking the lead in bringing Jack to Chico for a presentation a journaling workshop at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.
We spoke with them about the philosophy of journaling—how it enhances curiosity and perception of nature—and how it is being used in school and community groups of wide ranging ages and inclinations. Jack's website contains a wealth of material, including lots of free curriculum guides for teachers. Check it out at: johnmuirlaws.com.
Listen to this excellent interview; click below.