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ethics as an interpreter
As I embark on my journey as a nature interpreter, I find myself being guided by mainly my personal beliefs and responsibilities. This ethical base is a compass that leads me towards more understanding and appreciation.
One of my personal beliefs lies in the interconnectedness of life forms and our ecosystems. I view nature as a vital part of our existence as it is and deserves respect for its beauty, importance and abilities and should thus not be seen as separate from humanity. This belief fuels my passion for being a nature interpreter as I strive to convey interconnectedness to others.
Another huge contributor to my personal ethics is the responsibility I feel towards both the natural world and the people I engage with as an interpreter. I find myself to be a mediator between these two and thus it is my responsibility to bridge the gap between us humans and the rest of the beautiful natural world. Along with this role comes the duty to inspire and install a sense of wonder. Through fostering a deeper connection to nature in these individuals I can empower them to become advocates for environmental conservation and sustainability as well and spread awareness.
 Through fulfilling my responsibilities of being a nature interpreter, there are a few approaches that reflect my personal ethics. First, prioritizing authenticity in my interactions with the audience and natural world is a top priority as I strive to ensure the information being presented is accurate and clear so that everyone is able to understand and acknowledge the importance and complexity of our ecological systems.
I also embrace a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to nature interpretation through insights from ecology and history. This is because I have taken a variety of history in the environment and animals in history courses as well as a field ecology course that helped me connect to nature on an even deeper level and sharing these insights with others will help resonate on a more intellectual and emotional level.
Lastly, I am committed to ensuring that everyone is able to enjoy nature. Ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of nature regardless of their background or circumstances is my top priority.Â
As I continue to develop as a nature interpreter it is also important that I learn and grow with it and am mindful of the evolving nature and am open to new ideas, perspectives and experiences that challenge and deepen my understanding of the environment. My main goal is to inspire others to discover, reflect and act towards a more harmonious relationship with our natural world.
I like that you mentioned how humans and nature should not be separated as much as they oftentimes are, as I wholeheartedly agree. I believe that one of the reasons that humans have been able to become so disconnected from nature and so indifferent about its fate is because most of humanity sees itself as something separate from nature rather than a part of it. Humans often see ourselves as on top of it all, we rarely even recognize ourselves as animals, but rather that humans and animals are distinct.
As you described, in nature, everything is interconnected, the population density of a predator population effects that of its prey population, disturbances in weather could cause an entire species of plant to be unable to grow that season, the extinction of one species could have a catastrophic butterfly effect on hundreds of others etc. Instead of playing our part as a piece in a very large puzzle, humanity seeks to control it all, to be something which can steamroll all other populations in its way without consequence.
Similarly to you, I hope that through nature interpretation, we can help encourage people to see that rather than being separate from nature, we are apart of it, and through this, that more people may acknowledge that nature is important for reasons other than what we can take from it or use it for.
Final Blog
Throughout this course, I have developed not only as a person but also as a nature interpreter, and as I continue to change into a nature interpreter in whatever form that may take, I want to bring a few personal ethics with me. The first ethic is that I want my love and passion for nature always to be evident. Interpreting often involves sharing facts and telling history, which is highly informative. If done correctly and with good interpretation in mind, it should also connect with people and boost their view of the world through a sharing of passion (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 5). It is also vital for me to carry the love of nature and work to have others fall in love with nature the same way I did. I believe love for something initiates learning, solving problems, and protecting fundamental issues in a changing world with many environmental and ecological challenges. Love is also where many children begin to learn; they develop a love for nature and then grow to learn more about complex concepts and ideas (Rodenburg, 2019). Lastly, I want to ensure that I continue to learn and encourage others to continue to learn. There is endless knowledge to be had, and I want to encourage people to realize that it is never too late to stop learning.Â
As I work towards becoming an experienced nature interpreter, I want to bring a few beliefs with me, beginning with the fact that everyone wants to learn and sometimes just needs more help. Many people have barriers such as being too busy, physical or mental ailments or lack of financial ability (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6). Despite barriers, everyone can participate in nature interpretation and continue to learn more about the world around us. I also believe in sparking joy with participants. Making people fall in love with nature is the key to handling more significant issues such as climate change.Â
Being a nature interpreter involves many responsibilities ranging from the goals of interpretation and spreading a message to ensuring inclusion for everyone. Along with many responsibilities, I think a few take the cake for importance, and I would like to focus on these. The most important responsibility is creating an inclusive environment that is supportive of learning for everyone. You can have a fantastic message and interpretive performance, but if not everyone can see or experience it, then there is no point. A critical aspect of this is accessibility. If someone is blind, I have to ensure they have components they can participate in, such as having brail pamphlets or information boards; if someone is in a wheelchair, I need to provide either an accessible, safe walk or, if that is not possible provide an online component offering the same experience (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6; Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6). It is also important for me to include people of all ethnicities and races, whether through hiring a diverse team of individuals or being aware of different individuals with differing beliefs on religion, history or politics (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 5). It is also crucial to get to know my group before beginning to interpret (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6). Talk to them, hear their perspectives and change my program depending on the discussion (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6). Understanding the people you are interpreting is key to sharing your message with them. My last key responsibility involves creating an effective interpretation program. I have to be able to pick out unique features of a place, relate them to the common person and create a bigger picture and sense of place through an enjoyable, organized method (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 5; Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 1). Ensuring that the entire story is shared by including history is essential to avoid only relaying parts of the pieces (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 5). Overall, there are many responsibilities when interpreting. However, the most important thing to me is getting to know the people with whom you share your message to tell a story effectively.Â
Everyone is different, which makes nature interpretation fun because everyone brings different experiences, passions and abilities. When it comes to interpreting, I will be sure to include as many multiple intelligences as possible to try to reach all learners. However, I have a few that I think I would be best at, and those are bodily-kinesthetic, naturalistic and musical. I learn the best through these types, and I feel I can relate to learners who are similar to me. Using hands-on experiences out in nature is an easy way of teaching because this is how I learn. The same goes for musicals, as I remember lyrics and sounds well. I can use music to connect audience members to what I am interpreting. I also feel that I can connect with people very well. I have always been more of an introvert who would rather sit back and watch other people than be the one in the spotlight. This gives me an advantage when getting to know the audience, like what they are interested in, their barriers or why they are there. I can then tailor my interpretation to suit the audience best, allowing them to get the most out of the program (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 6). Another approach that I would be effective at using is art. I have always connected with art and have been creative growing up. Art is used to help convey messages, remember facts, and set tones (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 10). By using pieces of nature to make art, using art mediums to draw or recreate nature, or using music, I can effectively interpret and add more to a program. One last approach I want to use, as I think it suits me, is using history to change perspectives and give a place more meaning (Beck et al., 2018, Chapter 15). I never used to be interested in history and thought it was boring; however, I have recently begun to change my opinion, and I see the value in it being used. I want to share this newfound passion with people and use history to create and tell a complete story about a place. I want them to imagine the place in it is past and understand how it has changed to where it is now and why that change has been important. This could be incredibly important when discussing topics such as climate change, where landscape changes can be seen through things like glaciers receding.Â
Nature interpretation will look different for everyone as we bring unique perspectives, assets and passion to the field. I want to know how you think nature interpretation will be incorporated into your life in the future.Â
References:
Beck, L. Cable, T. T. & Knudson, D. M. Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage: For a Better World. Available from: Sagamore Publishing LLC, Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2018.
Rodenburg, J. (2019). Why environmental educators shouldn’t give up hope. Environmental Literacy. https://clearingmagazine.org/archives/14300.
I really resonated with what you described in wanting to help others to fall in love with nature in the same ways that you did, and to use this love to help encourage stewardship. This is something which is greatly important to me as well, as I have always found that feeling respect and awe towards the natural world is very important in getting others to understand why protecting this planet is so important. If we can help other people to feel the same wonder towards nature that we feel, they are much more likely to be inclined to engage in conservation efforts, as they may realize that there are so many things about nature that are worth protecting and preserving.
Like you said, every person brings a unique perspective to nature interpretation, and this can allow for people to connect with a style of nature interpretation that aligns closest with their learning style or interests. Although my version of nature interpretation may not help each person to see the beauty and wonder in nature, someone else's version of nature interpretation might, and using these differences to our advantage could further increase the number of people interested in learning. As long as each nature interpreter does their best I believe that with time, we may be able to create real change in how people view and interact with our planet and the other species living on it.
Unit 10 (Final) Post
As we approach the end of the semester, it feels nice to take an opportunity to reflect on all that we have learned about both nature interpretation and ourselves throughout the duration of this course. The concept of nature interpretation, which once felt quite abstract, is something which I now feel much more comfortable discussing, as I now understand that it is one of the reasons I so greatly enjoy talking about the environment and science to others.
The thing that has always stood out to me when having nature interpreted for me, or when interpreting nature myself, is the feeling of awe, getting a renewed sense of wonder about the world and all of its inhabitants. I love the experience of learning things that make me feel as if my understanding of the world has become even just a bit clearer, discovering more and more about how interconnected each natural occurrence and process truly is.
When I engage in nature interpretation, whether it be making posts on social media or simply speaking to people, my primary motivation is to ignite that feeling of wonder in them, not only because it is a wonderful feeling, but also because I know it deepens one's reverence for the natural world. Like stated by Beck et al., "by gaining more knowledge about the cultural or natural resources of an area, [one's visit] becomes more meaningful", and I think encouraging the development of people's connection to the planet is currently more important than ever (Beck et al., 2018, pp. 42).
In the modern day, people have become increasingly disconnected from nature, both physically and mentally. It is a common sentiment for people to have that climate change is not an important issue to them as, "they will be dead when it happens", and aside from this simply being untrue, it saddens me to realize how little attachment some people feel towards our planet and the animals which live upon it. An important aspect in interpreting nature for me is to help inspire people to connect with nature, to show them that there is something to care about, not just for future generations or other species, but for themselves too.
I believe that feeling of awe is a great catalyst in developing a respect for nature and its beauty, as who could listen to the stories of how the animals in a fossil ended up immortalized there, to listen to the strong waves crashing against a rocky shore, or to see a vast forested mountainscape without feeling as if there is something there worth protecting. It is my hope, and I believe also my responsibility, to encourage people to feel a sense of wonder towards nature, and to help them understand why some people feel that it is so important to protect it.
"One of the key features of interpretation is to promote stewardship of our cultural and natural resources", says Beck et al., and I do believe this to be true, as it is one of my goals to encourage stewardship and conservation efforts with my nature interpretation (Beck et al., 2018, pp. 96). I hope that with technology, we can work on encouraging interconnectedness, to share the beauty of nature with others and to inspire change, rather than letting it continue to drive us apart from each other and the natural world.
Reference
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Embracing Nature's Diversity: Exploring Its Most Incredible Phenomenon
In a world often consumed by the rush of daily life, it is easy to overlook nature's breathtaking diversity. Today, I will shine a spotlight on what I believe to be the most remarkable phenomenon in the natural world: its unparalleled diversity. Join me on a journey as we celebrate the astonishing variety of life on Earth and discover how each of us can forge a deep connection with its wonders.
Nature's diversity is nothing short of incredible and inspiring. From the majestic redwoods of California, reaching skyward and touching the clouds, to the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, pulsating with life beneath the waters, our planet is home to millions of extraordinary ecosystems, each a masterpiece in its own right. This rich abundance of biodiversity paints a vivid portrait of nature's ingenuity and resilience, captivating our imagination and inviting us to explore its boundless wonders.
Here are some photos from a weekend getaway in Niagara Falls, ON. Look at the diverse array of colours!
There is something for everyone to connect with within this vast assortment of life. Whether it is the graceful flight of a hummingbird or the gentle sway of a towering palm tree, nature speaks to each of us in its unique language. Nature's boundless diversity ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of age, expertise, or background, inviting all citizens to explore, learn, and connect with its wonders (Beck et al., 2018). In these moments of connection, we find comfort, wonder, and a profound sense of belonging in the world around us.
So, how can we nurture this connection with nature? It begins with simply taking the time to pause, observe, and appreciate the world around us. Whether embarking on a hike through a lush forest or simply marvelling at the intricacies of a single flower, there are countless opportunities to immerse ourselves in nature. By doing so, we enrich our lives and deepen our appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world (Beck et al., 2018).
Moreover, embracing nature's diversity is not just about personal enrichment but also about recognizing our role as stewards of the planet. As we witness the devastating impacts of climate change and habitat destruction, it is more important than ever to take action to protect and preserve our precious natural spaces. Whether supporting conservation initiatives, advocating for environmental policies, or simply making sustainable choices in our daily lives, we have the power to make a difference.
In essence, nature's diversity is its most incredible phenomenon, offering us a window into the richness and complexity of life on Earth. By honouring its magnificence and embracing our connection to it, we not only enrich our own lives but also contribute to the collective well-being of our planet. Let us step outside with open hearts and eager spirits, embarking on a journey of discovery and appreciation amidst the captivating beauty of nature's diverse wonders.
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore Publishing.Â
Those are such beautiful pictures! I have also found nature's diversity to be extremely awe inspiring, whether it be looking at videos of the Great Barrier Reef or photographs of Amazonian rainforests, it really puts our lives into perspective, as we as humans are only one piece of such a complex puzzle.
Nurturing these feelings, like you said, and taking time to simply be astounded of the beauty of the natural world feels so cathartic, like even just for a moment, you are completely at peace. Experiences like these are able to remind me of how important it is that we preserve our beautiful planet and all the amazing life on it, because it is the sort of beauty that could never be replicated if destroyed.
Unit 09 Post
One of the most awe inspiring things that I have learned in regards to nature is about the evidence that tells the story of the evolution of whales from land animals. I have always found evolutionary processes to be extremely interesting, though this specific case is one which I find especially fascinating, and I love sharing this information with others.
Whales evolved from the same lineage that pigs, hippos and cattle belong to, through many now extinct "transitional" species, which had a combination of aquatic and terrestrial mammalian qualities. When looking at these "transitional" cetacean species, one is able to very clearly see the shift to more aquatic adaptations, with the hind limbs decreasing in size, forelimbs becoming webbed, and the nares moving from the end of the snout to atop the head.
Studying the embryonic development of extant cetacean species even allows scientists to witness the evolutionary processes that occurred as cetaceans transitioned into the water in "real time". This is because, in utero, the cetacean fetus begins developing certain terrestrial features, like two external nares, which eventually fuse and shift onto the forehead, becoming the blowhole. Embryonic cetaceans also develop hindlimb buds, though rather than developing into a complete limb, the bud ceases to grow and essentially disappears as the rest of the body continues to increase in size.
Furthermore, although the hindlimbs have almost entirely disappeared in most modern post-embryonic cetaceans, many still have vestigial remnants of them, like the pelvis. The pelvis in whales serves no function due to the loss of hindlimbs, hence labelling it vestigial, though it nonetheless provides important evidence that hindlimbs were a feature of the common ancestors of these animals.
For me, learning about this and seeing such linear evidence of the transition was very much like what Keltner describes in Chapter 21 of the text as an "experience of awe" (Beck et al., 2018). It felt so enlightening, like it was truly possible to learn all the secrets of how current animals came to be, as well as how extinct species lived and functioned. It was amazing to learn that through studying embryonic development, scientists are able to see a sort of evolutionary "snapshot" that provides amazing insight into how morphological changes occurred.
As Keltner stated, with experiences of awe, sometimes "soaking in the experience is enough, and no interpretation is required", and I very much found this to be true in this circumstance (Beck et al., 2018, pp. 472). I did not need any grand interpretation for this information to astound me, as just learning how complex yet understandable the natural world is inspired me to continue learning about such things and to pursue even more knowledge.
Reference
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Unit 7: Music in nature, Nature in music
Music surrounds us, it's everywhere. We listen to music when we drive, go for walks, study or cook. There are many types of music, like classical or pop, but some are less common or thought of, such as birds or whales singing. Before this unit, I hadn't put much thought into how there is music in nature.Â
What even is music? When I think of music, I think of an arrangement of sounds used as a form of self-expression. In this unit, we defined music as sound patterns varying in pitch and time produced for emotional, social, cultural and cognitive purposes (Gray et al., 2001). This definition proves how versatile music is and how many uses it can have.Â
I want to dive deeper into how music and nature are interconnected. I want to discuss where music is in nature and where nature is in music.Â
Music is everywhere in nature, from animals singing and communicating to the sound of wind through windchimes. It is simple for me to hear music in nature in the form of birds. I have studied bird calls and songs in some courses throughout my undergrad and analyzed their differences to help ID different species. However, I know how easy it is to tune out these sounds in our busy world, with the sounds of cars driving by honking the horn and trucks reversing. If you have ever gone to a remote location and sat and listened, you would agree it is impossible to ignore and drown out the natural music that fills your ears—the changing songs from season to season and from hour to hour. As I write this, I think about the hot summer with cicadas humming their tune. I remember the sounds of birds singing at 5 am while spring peepers and crickets fill the night with their tune. All together, creating a symphony of sounds. Each piece of nature creates its tune and rhythm just as an orchestra or band would with a guitarist and drummer. All are capable of making their own distinct music. When played in harmony, it creates its song and its music. The music that fills your ears when you sit in that remote spot just listening. It is said that those who live amongst nature have a more comprehensive range of sounds than those who live in industrialized societies (Gray et al., 2001). The distinction between these two examples demonstrates this effectively.Â
It is clear that music is everywhere in nature, but where is nature in music? My interpretation of this is varied. Nature is in music through song and lyrics. I have discussed this in a past post where The Tragically Hip often writes about Canada's landscape and paints a picture of the beauty and nature. There is also the example of Yoiks, an oral tradition of the Sami where they repeat nonsense syllables about an aspect of nature. This places nature into music; however, I think this can have more meaning. My other interpretation is that nature is what creates the music. Without nature, music would not exist. The animals with specialized structures to make sounds, repeated rhymes, and sound patterns wouldn't exist. Nature is vital in music.
As a follow-up, I wanted to talk about my experience with music and nature. The song Bobcagon by The Tragically Hip immediately takes me back to the cottage. I imagine a dock on the water surrounded by trees. This association is from hearing it played at cottages while growing up! It's a beautiful song if you haven't heard it before! Â
This Picture was taken in Algonquin and shows what I imagine when hearing this song.
References:
Gray, P. M., Krause, B., Atema, J., Payne, R., Krumhansl, C., & Baptista, L. (2001). The Music of Nature and the Nature of Music. Science, 291(5501), 52. https://link-gale-com.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/apps/doc/A69270354/AONE?u=guel77241&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=fb9366a8
I also thought about the sounds of cicadas on a hot summer night while writing my post, and these noises bring back many memories to me. I think it's very interesting how music, whether it be made by nature or by humans, can get so deeply intertwined with our own memories and experiences that when you hear a song you've heard before, it automatically takes you back to a certain place in your mind. Of course this isn't always a positive experience, as sometimes you may find that you have unintentionally associated a song with a sad or bittersweet memory, but I feel like it is a very intriguing experience nonetheless.
You also brought up a great point in mentioning that without nature, music as it is could never exist, as I realized even the very instruments humans use to make music were originally made from materials sourced from the Earth. I think that this is another interesting way to look at how music and nature have been intertwined throughout human history.
Unit 07 Post
Music is thought to have existed for almost as long as humans have, and it provides us with a way to celebrate things, tell stories, and communicate with one and other. I think that nature has had a profound influence on the music of humans, especially prior to the industrial revolution when people spent more of their time outside. Not only can descriptions of nature add depth to songs which tell stories or are meant to convey emotions, but nature can also serve as a muse which has inspired innumerable people to create music about its beauty and power.
For example, the song "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty is a song which always makes me think about nature. The lyrics combined with the soft acoustic guitar brings images of sunny open fields filled with flowers of all different colors into my mind. Listening to this song always makes me feel warm and happy because of the imagery of nature it invokes.
Just as nature is present in music, music is also present in nature, and this can be seen in the howling of wolves, the crashing of waves, the sound of birds, and the rustling of wind in the leaves. Even whales communicate with one and other through song, using rhythms and patterns that are similar to human music (Gray et al., 2001). The sounds of nature can be calming, like hearing rain pattering against a roof, or even scary, like the cracks and crashes of a raging thunderstorm. It is also a fairly common practice for people to use the ambient sounds of nature to help them fall asleep at night, using noises like whale song, rain sounds or waves crashing. I believe that listening to nature's music in its many forms is something which can provide a meaningful experience to many people, to realize the complexity of the environment around them and how small we are in the grand scheme of things.
Reference
Gray, P. M., Krause, B., Atema, J., Payne, R., Krumhansl, C., & Baptista, L. (2001). The Music of Nature and the Nature of Music. Science, 291(5501), 52. https://link-gale-com.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/apps/doc/A69270354/AONE?u=guel77241&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=fb9366a8
06: Interpreting Nature through HistoryÂ
Q: Unpack this quote:Â
“There is no peculiar merit in ancient things, but there is merit in integrity, and integrity entails the keeping together of the parts of any whole, and if these parts are scattered throughout time, then the maintenance of integrity entails a knowledge, a memory, of ancient things. …. To think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it. (Edward Hyams, Chapter 7, The Gifts of Interpretation)”
I appreciate that the prompt for this week is to unpack this quote. I believe a lot can be said about it. Ultimately, I believe this quote advises the importance of valuing the past for the sake of its inherent integrity and how it builds a larger, more accurate picture to help us understand the present.Â
If I unpack this quote in chunks, I would begin with the first section of the first sentence: “There is no peculiar merit in ancient things, but there is merit in integrity...” To me, this quote signifies that the value in ancient things (e.g., artifacts existing before the eldest humans) does not lie in it’s age alone, but in the truth it tells. In the context of nature interpretation, interpreting natural history can provide insights into the unique truths of a group or community's relations and experiences with nature. For example, Indigenous people’s history with nature is different from that of a white colonizer's (Beck et al., 2018, p. 341).Â
“…integrity entails the keeping together of the parts of any whole, and if these parts are scattered throughout time, then the maintenance of integrity entails a knowledge, a memory, of ancient things” … this part of the quote suggests that connecting the units of a larger entity is what will maintain its structure and integrity. To achieve an informed understanding of historical stories, we must connect the smaller pieces together. And if these pieces are spread across temporal and spatial scales, it becomes even more important to remember the context, origin and significance of such bits in order to achieve a better understanding of the whole story being told.Â
Finally, the last part of the quote says “… To think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it.” This metaphor emphasizes how disregarding the past is foolish and ignorant. Believing that the railway station only exists if the train exists in it is equivalent to discarding the past just because it passed. It also emphasizes that the train exists before coming into and after going out of the station, implying that the past carries into our future. The past continuously shapes the present and future. It is important to remember this when considering the legacies of colonization and how groups remain affected by it. As the textbook says “By exposing and elevating the stories of the oppressed and the victimized, difficult histories in museums and historical sites become tools for advocacy, civility, and education” (Beck et al., 2018, p. 342). This can be important to remember.
Overall, this quote addresses the importance of maintaining a connection with the past. Understanding how smaller parts make up a larger whole is how we come to understand history. In the context of nature interpretation, it is important to understand how history can be interpreted differently depending on the person or group doing the interpretation. As Chapter 15 in the textbook suggests, “for reasons of both celebration and introspection, we must not forget our past.”
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore Publishing.
My interpretation was quite similar to yours, as we both found the quote to emphasize the importance of acknowledging and understanding the past in order to make a better future. I think it's interesting how you mentioned the way in which different perspectives can alter the way that history is understood and interpreted, as this is very significant.
Much of history has been whitewashed because the only stories that were listened to were that of white colonizers, but now that more people are listening to the voices of marginalized communities, we have learned completely different perspectives on past events that oftentimes change the very context of the situations.
Because of this, like you said, not only is it important to consider the past, but also to keep in mind how the perspective the history was recorded from may influence how we understand it. I hope that in this case especially, that people do not make the same mistakes as the past and instead amplify the voices which were so often silenced so that we may have an even more complete understanding of history.
Unit 06 Post
"There is no peculiar merit in ancient things, but there is merit in integrity, and integrity entails the keeping together of the parts of any whole, and if these parts are scattered throughout time, then the maintenance of integrity entails a knowledge, a memory, of ancient things. …. To think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it" (Edward Hyams, Chapter 7, The Gifts of Interpretation).
I am not the best at analyzing quotes, though I believe that the overall message here is not too complex, and essentially boils down to mean that the past is not only in the past, but instead it is also something which affects both our present and our future. For me, I found it to mean this mostly through interpreting the metaphor used in the last sentence, "[to] think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it"; as to me, this says that if people were to only consider the point in time in which they are currently living to have meaning, it would be as ridiculous as to only acknowledge something exists if you can see or touch it (Edward Hyams, Chapter 7, The Gifts of Interpretation).
This simplified interpretation is something I understand, and it is connected to what was discussed in chapter 15 of the text, which describes how history is not only significant in informing us about the past, but is also important for us to understand to make a better future (Beck et al., 2018, p. 327). When people disregard history and do not analyze the things that went wrong, why they happened and how they could have been prevented, "history repeats itself". "History repeats itself" is a very common saying, and is applicable even to this day, as we still see countries, governments and people doing the same things that ended in tragedy in the past. I believe that the difficulty is that the people involved in making these choices oftentimes don't realize that they are repeating the mistakes of the past until it is too late.
Although the quote by Hyams is a rather complicated way of saying it, I do agree with him that the past is important and that we mustn't forget about or disregard it. We probably shouldn't be looking in books from the medieval times for advice about how to treat a prisoner or from the Victorian era for knowledge about medicine, but we can take away important concepts from what the people of the past did or didn't do, and do better in the present and future.
Reference
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Unit 5: Citizens in Science
Having a major based in biology, I have been immersed in science and become familiar with naturalist groups and their critical roles in furthering science. I think of Bird Canada and similar organizations that use apps like Inaturalist or Merlin to gather data. The collected data is mostly from volunteers going out and recording animals, plants and other interesting aspects of nature. Some of these apps/programs have specific studies in which people must adhere to strict regulations on collecting data. I found it interesting to read that in California and Virginia, the majority of volunteers for naturalist groups are over the age of 50, women and have average incomes over $50,000 (Merenlender et al., 2016). After interviewing underrepresented groups, they discovered that most people who do not participate in citizen science programs say they need more time (Merenlender et al., 2016). People need to work/focus on their careers, so they do not have the time to volunteer for such programs (Merenlender et al., 2016). I resonate with this as despite citizens in science programs being presented to me often, I do not have the time to participate. Those over 50 are likely retired or close to retirement with kids moved out. They have more time to explore their interests and learn about nature. They also have more time to give back to the community through volunteering. I know many older individuals who have recently begun exploring interests in various natural aspects, whether birding or gardening. With mainly students surrounding me, I know very few who volunteer. Those who do it usually do it to explore career options further.Â
Many people need to be aware of these programs and become interested in/ see their importance. Before university, I was surprised to find out that these programs existed. I only learned about them in my third year of undergrad. Getting more of the public aware of the ease of volunteering for programs and showing it does not necessarily require much time would increase the number of people participating, even showing children so that they can encourage their parents to participate.Â
Citizen science is fundamental in helping the population learn about environmental issues (Wals et al., 2014). It can help participants increase their knowledge of the ecosystem around them and feel more confident within their natural environment (Merenlender et al., 2016). An emerging form of education that could increase inquiry-based, social, and disciplinary learning involves citizen science, science education and environmental education (Wals et al., 2014). This form of “whole-school approaches,” such as edible gardens, could be beneficial in encouraging varying groups to participate in citizen science. It would involve kids; their parents would be likely to help, as well as members of the community, restaurants and even the local government (Wals et al., 2014). Increasing awareness for these types of programs and starting participation young will help kids develop a love for nature and encourage more involvement from the middle-aged population of all genders. How would you encourage more participation in citizen science programs? Do you have experience participating in them?Â
References:
Merenlender, A. M., Crall, A., Drill, S. L., Prysby, M. D., & Ballard, H. L. (2016). Evaluating environmental education, citizen science, and stewardship through naturalist programs. Conservation Biology, 30(6), 1255–1265. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12737Â
Wals, A., Brody, M. J., Dillon, J., & Stevenson, R. B. (2014). Convergence between science and environmental education. Science, 344(6184), 583–584. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1250515
I also thought of Birds Canada when I read these papers! I think that citizen science projects like it are so interesting because they are able to take in data from people of all levels of experience from around the world. A representative of Birds Canada came to my ornithology class last semester and told us about what they do, and how they have many standardizations put in place so that they are able to easily organize the information they receive.
I think it's great that apps like iNaturalist are allowing people even more access to getting involved in citizen science projects like those run by Birds Canada, as I think having people interested in helping both the environment and the scientific community is how science and environmental education can come together.
Nature is art, how to use art to interpret its beauty.
Anyone can interpret nature through art. You do not need to be an artist, musician, or actor to interpret through art. It can be as simple as telling a story to set a scene and engross the audience, playing some music in the background to set the tone, or even dressing up into a costume that will demonstrate the message you want to get across (Beck et al., 2018). It is pretty simple.Â
This photo of Niagra Falls, ON, is art itself. Even a photograph can evoke emotion or tell a story. Looking at this photo, you can feel the mist on your face from the falls, hear the crash of water, and feel the cold wind. Taking the picture and looking back at it brings even more sense of place through remembering where I was, who I was with and what I was doing. It makes the place unique. I also want to highlight the art of nature captured in this photo. The monochrome blues and grey, textures, and sound (if you were there) are all art. It evokes emotion, which is pretty powerful!
Nature is art. The colours, shapes, perfect harmony of sounds and visual displays are like a movie. There's a reason that nature is so beautiful and why people appreciate it differently, the same as with art. It is important to help people see the beauty in what surrounds them. Some fundamental principles of interpretation highlight this fact. The first principle is that nature should be more inspirational than informational (information is not interpretation) (Beck et al., 2018). Art helps convey messages and create rich experiences, thus helping to inspire a group (Beck et al., 2018). It is also important to ensure that whatever you interpret needs to relate to people (Beck et al., 2018). This may seem challenging; however, using art helps reach people. Using music, dance, poetry, theatre, or visual art all increases the chances someone can relate to the topic you are presenting. Everyone can connect to art, whether it's through music they may recognize from parts of their own life or an art form they participate in or enjoy. It can also work to draw more diverse crowds if you incorporate art forms meaningful to a specific group or include a diverse cast for a thematic demonstration (Beck et al., 2018). This also helps remove barriers to people's learning, another essential part of interpretation. Another principle of interpretation is presenting the entirety of a place, not just one part. This can easily be achieved through storytelling. Storytelling that uses the TORE framework focuses on the main message being conveyed, is organized to provide structure and meaning, is relevant to the audience and is enjoyable (Beck et al., 2018). Storytelling can use tangible elements, almost like a prop, to associate meanings with objects from the area you are interpreting. It can help to engage an audience, create imagery and create a sense of journey (Beck et al., 2018). Strauss discusses storytelling tips, which include starting simple, using legends, folks or myths from the area to build upon, using details to really engage the audience, use a flexible voice and gestures to bring the audience into your story (also adds some thematic interpretation), and most importantly practice a lot (Beck et al., 2018).Â
Interpretation through music is also an extremely beneficial tool for interpreting as it helps listeners get words and facts stuck in their minds (Beck et al., 2018). It also aids in painting imagery in their heads and reaching an emotional reaction, which can help listeners feel attached to what they are interpreting and build a more profound sense of place (Beck et al., 2018).Â
Many natural places have complex issues associated with them (Beck et al., 2018). This can be past, present, or future issues that cover a broad range of topics, such as cultural resources on local, regional or global scales like civil rights and racial tensions or discussing climate change (Beck et al., 2018). The theatre has been used increasingly to help translate complex topics (Beck et al., 2018). It can be used to engage the public with issues such as climate change (Beck et al., 2018).Â
While nature in itself is beautiful and acts as its own form of art, many are quick to overlook it or may need help figuring out where to focus their attention. Using art such as music, storytelling or theatre to help interpret nature can help translate to a broader audience and ensure people take home the message you want to convey. It is an effective tool for covering complex topics and makes engaging the audience easier and more effective.
References:
Knudson, Larry Beck, Ted T. Cable, Douglas M. Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage: For a Better World. Available from: Sagamore Publishing LLC, Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2018.
I think it's interesting that you mentioned storytelling as a medium of art, as I haven't often thought of it in that way, though telling engaging stories that people are able to visualize is certainly an artform. Interpreting nature through storytelling is a very effective way at conveying certain feelings or messages, as a good storyteller will set up dynamic scenes that set the mood of the listener, affecting how they understand things.
A course I took last year taught us about how in the 1800s, when the people who had settled in North America were still very unfamiliar with the wilderness, they would often tell stories about the forests being dark and dangerous places full of beasts. They would likely do this in order to instill fear in their children about the "unknown", making forests seem like terrifying places so that they would be too afraid to set foot in there. I believe that this could be seen as a form of nature interpretation through storytelling, though in this case it was done for the purpose of evoking negative feelings and fear.
03: Privilege
Privilege is a subconscious advantage. Privilege takes many forms in our modern society and is often misused against the lesser. It is the assumption of those who consider themselves to be “privileged” that the level of accessibility to resources and experiences is undifferentiated. When we consider nature interpretation, factors such as socioeconomic factors, cultural background, native language, and lack of knowledge all influence the depth at which the natural world can be related to (Beck et al., 2018).Â
Peggy McIntosh’s metaphorical approach to describing privilege is an excellent foundation to this discussion (Hooykaas, 2024). She references an “invisible backpack” as the vessel that carries our assets and knowledge (Hooykaas, 2024). These assets are unearned and often do not surface to our awareness (Hooykaas, 2024). Assets such as economic status, cultural background, language, and education are examples of what the invisible backpack would be composed of (Beck et al., 2018). Each asset directly influences how we perceive, acquire, and relate to the world around us (Beck et al., 2018).Â
I am a young, white, university student. I am of the middle-class and am one of two children. My “invisible backpack” has facilitated the rich relationship I have with the natural world from a young age. My economic privilege rendered incredible travel expeditions across the world and exposure to exceptional environmental programs. I attend a recognized Ontario University and am on pace to receive a bachelor’s degree. My cultural background has seamlessly led to opportunities in my professional and personal life, allocating more time for leisure. I recognize that with English as my first language, a greater number of nature interpretation programs and literature are  accessible. Considering the level of privilege I possess; privilege is defined as the accessibility to opportunity unaffected by fear and the lack of sacrifice that enable a richer quality of life. Â
Economic privilege is an integral component when considering the accessibility one may have to nature. Individuals who have disposable income may indulge in travel and higher-end nature experiences (Beck et al., 2018). While it can be debated that the natural world is free to all people, the diversity of experiences is accompanied with a price. It is the responsibility of the nature interpreter to create affordable, inclusive experiences that are close to home (Beck et al., 2018). Education and immersive programs are a right, not a privilege and they must be delivered as such.
 Cultural privilege is a sensitive aspect when discussing the accessibility one may have to nature. The participation of different cultures in nature is largely dependent on social constructs and values (Beck et al., 2018). Camping in tents is an activity that wealthy white people participate in however, to urban minorities is their reality (Beck et al., 2018). To address cultural privilege, inclusivity should be the number one priority. Personal invitations to instil that all are welcome and wanted will strengthen the bond between cultures (Beck et al., 2018).Â
Language privilege or proficiency is often overlooked in Canada. Canada is a country whose two national languages are English and French. Most programming, advertisements, and professionals are fluent in English and are aware of basic French (Beck et al., 2018). Courses, signage, and maps when entering a provincial park are always in English (Beck et al., 2018). Immigrant families and non-native Canadian citizens are not able to connect with the information on the natural world the same as those who are fluent in English (Beck et al., 2018). Nature interpreters must actively reduce communicative barriers and utilize multimedia approaches. Â
Privilege influences how one may perceive, relate, and accept the natural world (Beck et al., 2018). It is the role of the interpreter to develop strategies and programming to address these limitations and postulate solutions to become more inclusive. I recognize the privilege I have and how said privilege has exposed me to several opportunities. I encourage my peers to work alongside me in developing a sustainable, inclusive future for nature interpreters.
References
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: for a better world. Sagamore Venture.
Hooykaas, A. (2024). Unit 3: Risk versus reward in interpretation. University of Guelph. https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/d2l/le/content/858004/viewContent/3640017/View
I'm glad that you brought up the importance of having leisure time in the first place, as I had forgotten to even consider that. Just having free time as an individual, and even more so as a family, to do outdoor activities like camping or visiting national parks is a privilege in and of itself. Families who make more money may not need to work as much in order to sustain themselves, and therefore may have more time to dedicate to connecting with nature and each other while others may have parents who need to work very long hours or two jobs in order to feed their children, and due to this have very little extra time.
There is such a great number of ways which privilege impacts every part of life, and each is intertwined with one and other, like how race, gender and class are so deeply interconnected. I think that conversations like these are very important in recognizing our own privilege, as well as the ways we can remove barriers.
Blog 2: Ideal Role as an Environmental Interpreter
Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog where today I will be discussing my ideal role as an Environmental Interpreter!
First, what is an environmental interpreter? From my understanding of the course content and readings, an interpreter is someone who provides a sense of place or meaning to something. This implies that an environmental interpreter is someone who allows people to understand and feel welcome in nature. In other words, they bridge the gap between people and the environment by guiding them through the experience and ensuring they feel welcomed, accepted, and at home throughout it.
From my personal definition, I feel that my ideal role as an environmental interpreter would be someone who allows people to gain new experiences and guide them through it along the way. I would love to see the wonder and appreciation in people's eyes as they view and learn about a new natural feature or organism, such as a glacier or a humpback whale. Thinking about this reminds me of all the people who have been environmental interpreters to me throughout my travels across Canada.
When I was visiting Newfoundland for the first time with my parents, we went on a whale watching tour. During this time, we saw 4 humpback whales who seemed to be very curious about our boat. We watched them swim under the boat, come up for air metres beside the boat, almost close enough to touch, and breach the water a safe distance from us. I remember this clearly even though I was only six at the time. During the trip, our guide explained facts about the whales and our relationship with them through history, touching on how we almost drove them to extinction due to our carelessness and exploitative behaviours in the past. We went past small icebergs in the water, and he even picked a piece of one that floated past our boat which he gave to me and I felt so happy to hold my own piece of an iceberg. It is this experience that I want to be able to give to people myself.
Our tour guide in Newfoundland covered all the important aspects of an environmental interpreter: he guided us throughout our journey and made us feel welcome; he provided us with information of the whales we were viewing which allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of them; and he discussed our difficult past with the whales. The first aspect provided us a sense of space where we felt safe to enjoy our experience. The second provided us with a sense of value to the beautiful creatures we were viewing. The last aspect gave us a sense of justice and responsibility for the whales in wanting to protect them. All three aspects provided a guided path towards gaining appreciation for whales that might not have been there before, and a sense of urgency for wanting to protect them in the future.
Overall, this would be my ideal role as a nature interpreter. Someone who not only guides people along a journey, but who teaches people about the importance of it, giving them something to take home with them that might change their views on the world and hopefully shift their actions to greener and more sustainable ones.
Enjoy some photos from the trip below, and me holding a small piece of an iceberg :)
It's very telling that you can so vividly recall the memory of something that happened so long ago, simply because of how big of an impact it must have had on you. I think that, like you said, being able to give other people experiences that inspire and stay with them is one of the main goals of being an environmental interpreter.
I feel like when you're a child everything new can feel so wonderous to you, and the things you hear and see can greatly influence the interests you pick up. I have also had several experiences that I think really contributed to my love of animals and nature growing up, things that probably would have been much less impactful without the presence of environmental interpreters giving the experiences more significance.
Nature Interpretation Changed My Life, and I Didn't Even Know it, Here's How.
I have always had a deep connection to nature. It started when I was young when my parents would take me outside with them for hikes, walks and yard work. I spent most of my younger years outdoors, immersed in nature. I attended nature camps where I learned about local plants and animals and participated in games that taught about food webs and interactions. All of these helped me to interpret nature. Now that I am older, I have much less time to spend outside because of school and work; I can look back and realize how lucky I was and appreciate what nature did for me. It made me feel more connected to the earth and more motivated to continue to spend time outside. I can value nature more now because it is more absent in my life. As they say, you don't realize what you have until it's gone. In addition, the older I get and the more I learn about the world around me, the higher I regard nature. When you’re young, you don’t have the same interest in learning details about life; at least for me, I didn't. I now want to learn everything I can. I am way more interested in biology, geography and history. The more knowledge I accumulate, the more I appreciate my surroundings and the more It encourages me to continue to learn. I hope that, in the future, this cycle continues and my appreciation for nature will continue to develop and grow.
I have experienced a sense of place throughout my life with many places and aspects of nature; however, the first and most significant experience that comes to mind occurred this past summer. I participated in a field course in Algonquin, where I spent two weeks immersed in nature, learning about the history and biology of each area of the park. My professor and the teaching assistants would continuously point out plants and trees specific to that area or animals mainly living there, such as the Canada Jay. They would discuss land formations such as kettle bogs and had guest lecturers who would discuss historical aspects of the park, such as the introduction of deer and the interaction between deer, moose, and wolves. They also highlighted the similarities between different areas while emphasizing differences. All of these aspects helped to create a sense of place. It wasn't a random park with beautiful trees, but it told a story; it became unique. It was interesting going to a location such as Algonquin, where many people travel, as there were numerous examples of nature interpretation that, at the time, I did not think much about, but now, I can see that it was a form of interpretation. Many forms of interpretation were present in the main visitors center, including signs, museums with voice recordings, talks that teach individuals about the park and many books or pamphlets. They also had boards at each trail that talked about the area and the unique aspects of each. I didn't realize how common and how crucial interpretation is. It allows people to learn, better appreciate and enjoy the places we have. Nature interpretation helps to grow an appreciation for nature and encourages people to be invested in the world around us.
I share a similar feeling to one you described, finding yourself spending less and less time in nature as work, school, and other responsibilities pile up. As children we were all so carefree, almost as if we were just living on the surface of a much deeper world we had no idea about, like you mentioned, as children we didn't know the details and intricacies of everything which went on around us and just accepted it all as it was right then in front of us.
Of course learning about life and what goes into it is important, though I can't help but to feel as if we are bogged down with so much information, so many concerns and stresses that its difficult to find the time to just sit and enjoy things as we did when we were young. I certainly miss those times, understanding now why adults always told us not to rush to grow up, though of course most of us didn't listen.
Unit 06 Post
"There is no peculiar merit in ancient things, but there is merit in integrity, and integrity entails the keeping together of the parts of any whole, and if these parts are scattered throughout time, then the maintenance of integrity entails a knowledge, a memory, of ancient things. …. To think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it" (Edward Hyams, Chapter 7, The Gifts of Interpretation).
I am not the best at analyzing quotes, though I believe that the overall message here is not too complex, and essentially boils down to mean that the past is not only in the past, but instead it is also something which affects both our present and our future. For me, I found it to mean this mostly through interpreting the metaphor used in the last sentence, "[to] think, feel or act as though the past is done with, is equivalent to believing that a railway station through which our train has just passed, only existed for as long as our train was in it"; as to me, this says that if people were to only consider the point in time in which they are currently living to have meaning, it would be as ridiculous as to only acknowledge something exists if you can see or touch it (Edward Hyams, Chapter 7, The Gifts of Interpretation).
This simplified interpretation is something I understand, and it is connected to what was discussed in chapter 15 of the text, which describes how history is not only significant in informing us about the past, but is also important for us to understand to make a better future (Beck et al., 2018, p. 327). When people disregard history and do not analyze the things that went wrong, why they happened and how they could have been prevented, "history repeats itself". "History repeats itself" is a very common saying, and is applicable even to this day, as we still see countries, governments and people doing the same things that ended in tragedy in the past. I believe that the difficulty is that the people involved in making these choices oftentimes don't realize that they are repeating the mistakes of the past until it is too late.
Although the quote by Hyams is a rather complicated way of saying it, I do agree with him that the past is important and that we mustn't forget about or disregard it. We probably shouldn't be looking in books from the medieval times for advice about how to treat a prisoner or from the Victorian era for knowledge about medicine, but we can take away important concepts from what the people of the past did or didn't do, and do better in the present and future.
Reference
Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Unit 05 Post
After reading the paper "Convergence Between Science and Environmental Education" by Wals et al. in 2014, I had the thought that the citizen science projects described may be providing a "third place" for people, both bringing individuals together and generating important environmental data. A "third place" is a setting that isn't a person's home or workplace, places like gyms, bars, libraries, clubs etc. and are thought to be greatly beneficial for one's mental health, allowing them to unwind and connect with others. I believe that third places are especially important for the reason mentioned by Wals et al., as people are becoming more and more disconnected from one and other and their communities with the rise in globalization, often leaving them struggling to find a sense of identity or belonging (Wals et al., 2014).
I think that the citizen science projects that are mentioned in this paper can serve as a third place for those both looking to help the scientific community and meet people with similar interests. Through getting involved in these projects, people not only can engage in a recreational activity related to something they care about, but also can help to bridge the gap between environmental and science education, as like was said by Wals et al., "data gathered and shared using ICT can provide useful input to environmental scientists while simultaneously empowering citizens to engage in ongoing debates about local and global sustainability issues and what needs to be done to address them" (Wals et al., 2014).
However not all people are able to engage in citizen science projects, or to have third places in general, due to obligations to work or care for family, though these barriers could be lessened by providing incentives like monetary compensation or course credits, as stated by Merenlender et al. in the paper "Evaluating environmental education, citizen science, and stewardship through naturalist programs" (Merenlender et al., 2016). Although some may debate whether financial incentives should be allowed to be used in citizen science programs, I believe that if they could allow people to be able to justify getting outside and involved in their community, that it would be worth the criticism.
References
Merenlender, A. M., Crall, A. W., Drill, S., Prysby, M., & Ballard, H. (2016). Evaluating Environmental Education, citizen science, and stewardship through naturalist programs. Conservation Biology, 30(6), 1255–1265. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12737
Wals, A. E., Brody, M., Dillon, J., & Stevenson, R. B. (2014). Convergence between science and environmental education. Science, 344(6184), 583–584. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1250515
