Transcendentalism is perhaps the most famous and influential natural philosophy in world history—and it was started by Northampton’s own Jonathan Edwards. To adapt Calvinism to changing times, he invented evangelical Christianity, and in his attempt to prove to his congregation that God was present in every facet of reality, tried to reveal the myriad ways [...]
Time to get into the rivers and collect the bugs that live under rocks. They tell us—by their variety and size—how oxygenated (& healthy) our rivers are: an annual “physical,” just like at the doctors’. Here’s a map of our sampling sites:
Our Place Summercamp gets kids out of the house and into nature. For 5 days campers hike, climb, wade & swim “our place”: the 5 ecoregions of the Nonotuck biome. These activities aren’t just “fun”—they’re designed to increase camper’s perceptual abilities, stimulate their critical thinking skills, inspire their creative imaginations, and counteract “nature deficit disorder.” [...]
HyperHike is for adventurous high schoolers, a one day high-intensity hike to the top of Mount Adams—the 2nd highest peak in New England—and back. Itinerary: The Biocitizen van will leave the Norwottuck Rail Trail parking lot (Northampton, Damon Rd. & Rt. 9) at 5am and return to the same between 7 and 9 pm. (5 person [...]
Investigate the traditions of animism in the cultures of Egypt, Greece, Judea, India and America.
Learn where Transcendentalism came from, and how it informs our way of perceiving nature
This 1-day intensive investigates the biocultural history of the Nonotuck bioregion, and will be held on Sundays: Sept. 13, 20; Oct. 11, 18; and Nov. 15, 22. For the full course description, click: sunset gardening, northern Nonotuck
This is a one-day environmental philosophy intensive for adults in NYC. For complete course description, click:
This course is designed for adults.
Biocitizen is going to the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve this winter to navigate the Beagle Channel and hike wilderness areas never impressed by a human footprint.
