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Sensory Experiences with Nature’s Giants: Trees
In this post, we will explore our connection to a superstar of nature – trees. The number of tree species in the world is estimated to be about 73,000. In a 2015 study, they estimated there were around 3 trillion trees globally. This estimation was based on satellite imagery and forest inventories. Yet, this number…
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The Vital Connection: How Rain Engages Our Senses
In this post, we will explore our connection to a very vital element of nature – water. Whether we are aware of it or not, we have a deep connection to water. One of the most intimate connections is that of life in that the human body is made up of at least 50 percent…
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Framing The Project Part 2
Walking Gently On Earth The project is entitled “Treading lightly on the earth” which is derived from the Qur’an in Surah al-Furqan: 63. I have chosen this title to remind us that we are a part of nature and our actions have an impact on the world, including ourselves. بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَإِذَا قِيلَ…
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Framing The Project Part 1
As the first two-part post in the blog, I’d like to define the objectives of the project, explore the reasons for this project, and set out the project structure. Treading Lightly On The Earth The project is entitled ‘Treading Lightly on the Earth’ and its objective is to give people the skills and tools to:…
