Reclaiming Broken Places: Introduction to Civic Ecology

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  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on September 5, 2016
  • Ends on October 10, 2016

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Syllabus

  • Define civic ecology and its practices
  • Describe a diverse range of civic ecology practices, stewards, and places
  • Identify the commonalities among civic ecology practices, including how they emerge and their components, interactions with large systems, and policy implications
  • Apply the conservation ethic and civic engagement foundations of civic ecology in your everyday life
  • Observe, participate in, develop plans for, and/or initiate local civic ecology practices in your community
  • Create a multimedia "story" of civic ecology practice of your choosing
  • Form networks with other course participants interested in continuing to explore civic ecology

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

  • Marianne E. Krasny
  • Keith G. Tidball

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