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Hey everyone,
Hope everyone’s weekend went well! I loved reading all the prompt’s so far, it’s so interesting to see the different perspectives and interpretations we can all provide each other 😊.
For this week, I feel I can offer a more unique perspective on the topic of learning styles and experiences. I have been a high-level volleyball player my whole life, currently playing for the University of Guelph Varsity Women’s Volleyball team. This has provided me with hundreds of chances to develop my learning style, witness first-hand how others learn best, and applying that in a group setting. I’ve found myself to be a kinetic learner, as I have a strong passion for gaining new experiences and actively participating in them. From an environmental lens, it has given me the ability to really pay attention to the small things in nature, ranging from movements of the smallest inhabitants to the interconnections of our largest Plantae. I enjoy noticing the small things in life, whether that is from a personal sport related content, or a more broad nature perspective.
For myself, I have always imagined working as a Nature Guide somewhere in the mountains of Switzerland, but if I had to narrow it down I would definitely stick with the Matterhorn. As a nature guide, I would say that my role is moreso of a duty - to describe the beauty of the environment around us to those who don’t or can’t see the small things. I remember as a kid when my parents would take me all around the world and all I could think of was how tight my pants were or how hot I was, not knowing I was surrounded by so much wealth. I feel that it is a very important skill to have as a nature guide; being able to read your audience and know what makes them “tick”. Perhaps it is as simple as witnessing crystal clear waters and seeing themselves in the reflection, but others might find passion in a two hour hike surrounded by unbelievably tall trees. The most important skill of all for a job like this is respect - for the things around us, their systems, the habitats, and the organisms. Tourists will come from all over expecting an interesting hike, but they can only really “buy in” as much as I am willing to as their guide. My passion for the job, the trees, the mountains, or even the fresh air we breathe will be what transforms their experiences. My ability to connect with each individual and know what they need from me is much more important than a “routine route”. As a nature guide, I should never be afraid to stray a bit farther from the original path, since that is how we discovered so many natural beauties in the first place!
The Matterhorn Mountain, 2019
From a more professional perspective, I would definitely need to enjoy the cold, be a very active person, have an ability to answer questions & deal with conflict, and respect any different ideas or cultures that many tourists can provide. That being said, I do still believe respect and passion are the foundation of it all.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what other environmental interpreter roles others come up with! It’s always interesting to see where our different passions can lead us. I’ll leave you guys with a final question; what personal experience do you have that changes you as an environmental interpreter 😊?
Maia
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The insect class (in English) for Pre-School and Afterschool Program children at EtonHouse International School Karuizawa have started again this school year.
Under clear skies, children ran around the field in high spirits, chasing butterflies, observing and sketching insects they caught, and enjoying the fascination of insects and spiders in their own ways.
軽井沢町のEtonHouse International School Karuizawaの幼稚園と、小学生向けアフタースクールでの昆虫教室（英語）が今年度も始まりました。
快晴の下、子供たちは元気いっぱいに野原を走り回って蝶を追いかけたり、捕まえた虫をじっくり観察・スケッチしたり、思い思いの方法で昆虫やクモの面白さを楽しんでくれました。
昨年5月から受講していた北海道大学 CoSTEP 科学技術コミュニケーター養成プログラムの修了式で、札幌に行ってきました（なんとコースの最優秀賞を頂きました）。
海外でも活躍されているサイエンスイラストレーターの先生方から直接インフォグラフィックの添削をして頂いた秋の集中演習は、プロの凄みをこれでもかと体感した本当に刺激的な学びでしたし、全国各地でサイエンスコミュニケーションを志す年齢も背景もさまざまの方々と夜遅くまで議論に花を咲かせたことは、仲間とのつながりという得難い財産とともに、とても勇気づけられ励みを頂く経験になりました。先生方はじめみなさまには大変お世話になりました。
せっかく札幌に来たので、修了式翌日は北海道大学で野鳥の研究をしている同期の方にご案内頂く、北大構内のバードウォッチングツアーを有志で企画。北海道らしい鳥たちとともに（写真はアカゲラ Dendrocopos major）、エゾリスやミノムシの観察でも盛り上がるエクスカーションになりました。
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I’m away from my bench for admin for a few weeks, and one of the things I’ve been wanting to do is share some amazing things I’ve bought recently. No freebies just stuff I liked from amazing small sellers #shopsmall #shopindependent So first up is this haul from @atthecherrytree which I got for Maebh (for me)a few weeks back. The guides are stunning and were super handy at the @cacgh01 bug and plant hunt a few weeks back. I think we’ll be using them for years and years and definitely getting more stuff soon There!
There was a bit of a delay in shipping so I even got a bonus of the colouring in book, such fantastic customer service!
#natureguide #fieldguide #kidsinnature #forestschool #montessori #happycustomer
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ज़रा सा छेंड़ क्या दिया रूठ गये जनाब
#nature_photo #naturephotography #nature_good #naturelovers #naturelovers #natureguide #nature #natureblog #natureblogger #naturebloggers #natureblogging #traveler #travellinguttrakhand #travelblogger #uttarakhandheaven #travelphotographers (at Haldwani Kathgodam Nainital हल्दवानी काठगोदाम नैनीताल)
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Aspire wild we had time before we get expire..
#kayakers#padlle4life#storyoflife#kayaking#natureguide
#photography (at Langkawi Kayaking Adventure at Kilim Geopark)
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Enthralled by the concept of a pocket library. What a wonderful little concept, with a lovely theme and execution.
#Repost @credo.travel with @get_repost
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#nature #natureinnyc #naturesustentable #naturebuety #naturewillwin #natureismygod3 #naturestea #natureland #naturewildlife #natureappreciation #naturefitness #naturephitography #naturehasthecure #natureliver #natureisfragile #natureguide #naturefanatics #naturevideooftheday #naturesawesome #naturepotography #naturesouthafrica #naturebeaut
It is important for a #witch and a #traveler to observe the #nature around 🌿🐺🌕 #coreyemmah #witchcraftstudies #vlogger #natureguide #germany (at Oberhausen, Germany)
Admire the outside as it’s flowing through you. Our LUPUJūS 8 DOUBLE MOSAIC does the same, some dear patrons told us today. 🤩We have less than a half of the Crowlers and we’re excited to let it age for a month and taste it again. Enjoy the snow Missoula #feelsgood #peace #slowingdown #natureguide (at Imagine Nation Brewing)
Hiking to Shivapuri National park and lunch Nuns. #dayhike #hikingadventures #junglesafari #natureguide #naturelovers #daytour #wondervibes #walking #lunchwithnuns #nagigumba #buddhistnuns (at J.D Intl Cultural Art Gallery Pvt Ltd)
Nature lecture from the best guide! Dropping some good knowledge on us @jefe5001 #letsgoonanadventure #letsgohiking #mtwhitney #natureguide
#Mariposa #pollinators #butterflies #observandolanaturaleza #gardenlife #gardeneducators #grubscape #UrbanSoulFarmer
#communityeducators #PunkNaturalist #gardenattractions #moths #natureguide (at Los Angeles, California)
#esplora360 #naturelover #natureguide #isolabella #taormina #sicily #endemic #lizard #podarcissicula #medemi #ig_sicilia_ #ig_messina #nofilters (presso Isola Bella-Taormina)
#esplora360 #naturelover #natureguide #isolabella #taormina #sicily #endemic #lizard #podarcissicula #medemi #ig_sicilia_ #ig_messina #nofilters (presso Isola Bella-Taormina)
