Author Archives: Lawrence Wade

Shadows Then Light – Wolf Ridge 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Old Naturalist: The Hopkins Field Biology Camp has been run by Scott Stillman for 18 years. He recently received a “Life Changer” award for his work with children and nature. During this year’s camp, I was surrounded by natural beauty, … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Dreams

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

The ArtStart Camp run by Carol Sirrine is in its 25th year. The theme this week was the Galapagos Islands. The students in our classes were between 6  and 11 years old. Their dedication to their work and attention to … Continue reading →

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Art in the Upper Mississippi Flood Plain

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Eight teenagers face the wilds of the Mississippi River and try to be true to their art and creativity. Carol Sirrine of ArtStart offered  a residency to some gifted art students. This week their challenge was to create experimental art … Continue reading →

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Climate Change and the Oceans

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

  The poem below was inspired by Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins. They are a tough bunch of creatures. Living each day on the edge. In one of our discussions about the penguins someone asked, “What is their strength?” A fellow … Continue reading →

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Art from the Heart of the Earth

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Chinese ink and Brush paintings – James Gregory I like painting nature because in order to paint I have to get out of my analytical mind and actually see the scene in order to paint it. This experience of turning … Continue reading →

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Walking in Two Worlds

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Editor’s Note: The wildness of Antarctica, the Chilean Andes and the desert lands of the Atacama in Northern Chile had a deep impact on many of the travelers. Hopefully, you will feel the raw emotion in the poetry and the … Continue reading →

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Environmental Studies at the Ike Pond

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Air TemperaturePredicted ___________Actual ______________ Snow DepthPredicted ____________Actual ______________ Ice Thickness Predicted _______________Actual __________________ Water DepthPredicted ________________Actual__________________ Surface Water TemperaturePredicted ________________Actual ___________________ Water Temperature at the bottomPredicted ________________Actual __________________ Animals at the Ike Pond Patterns Wind/Snow/Ice Patterns Sun/Snow/ living things

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Naturalist in the Schools

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

                   

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Life and Death in the Okavango Delta

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Editor’s Note: Jane Ball is a world traveler, and has some incredible photos at her website: www.janeballphotography.com.     This is the second of a two part series, written by Jane, about her latest trip to Botswana. Our final camp had tented … Continue reading →

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Fall on Fire – Gatewood School Poetry

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Fifth graders at Gatewood Elementary expressed what was in their hearts, writing haiku, cinquain, and sensory poems. All photos by students. The poetry residency was funded by the Gatewood PTO. I am I am the ladybug, gliding gracefully up the … Continue reading →

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