Boots in the Basin: How we learn to care
Do you ever see these plants and animals near the Tri-Cities? Watch for them in undeveloped open spaces! friendsofmcrwr.org/education
From the Boots in the Basin Section Editor:
Three decades as a K-8 teacher taught me a few things:
Show up. Don’t hold back — give it whatever you’ve got. Build righteous context: connect, respond, repeat.
Enduring lessons require periodic revisitation, in a variety of modes. Cherish and defend the patch of nearby undeveloped land, an accessible open space for interfacing with the ‘wild’ through field studies and community projects.
Having a spot of refuge from the overwhelming world — where the natural state of the earth prevails — is a quality of life feature that benefits all of us. No matter the size or complexity, shared walkable open space gives neighbors and students a special place to cultivate a durable relationship with nature… to learn to care.
— Jenny Rieke
Wildflowers of Spring
Interested in learning about the flowering native plants of the local shrub steppe?
Ever heard of a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a short-term community science event where scientists and volunteers work together to identify the species of plants, animals, and other organisms that live in a place — as many as possible.
The Living Land
You are not alone.