Inspired by John Muir: A Guide to Studying Nature, Capturing Stories and Advocating for Wild Places

by Janice Kelley

Overview

Inspired by John Muir features a short biographic profile of Muir to provide both

reader information and inspiration. Read the three defining stages of his life from young boy

in Scotland to wandering naturalist and explorer, to father, rancher, author and advocate for wild lands.

A series of 27 activities and action steps follow the bio inviting readers to:

- Reflect on John Muir's thoughts and inspiring quotations

about the natural world and our connection to it.

- Discover the wonders of nature on their own

- Research stories of their family and those in the community

- Learn how to advocate for local and regional issues

Many activities are also featured in the book Through the Eyes of

John Muir, Practices in Environmental Stewardship, designed for

primary grade teachers and home schoolers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780971546776
Publisher:	Naturelegacies
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Series:	none
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.17(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Janice Kelley is an award-winning author and naturalist, passionate about inspiring meaningful connections to people, places, rivers and wildlife. She delights in sharing the wonders and curiosities of the outdoor world with youth and adults during guided walks, interpretive programs, workshops and spoken word stories. She draws inspiration from the life and quotations of John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Joseph Cornell and other environmental champions.

As founder and leader of the Nature Detectives program, Janice creates opportunities for children in kindergarten through third grade to discover the outdoor world - online and in person. The program's website https://naturedetectivesusa.com presents a variety of resources for children and parents, with leader training option for teachers and site staff.

Janice describes her own experiences in the outdoor world in blogs and photography on her website, https://naturelegacies.com. "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River," is a 200-page full-color book featuring a selection of 75 of 200 blogs posts on her website.

She completed her Master of Science degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration from California State University, Sacramento, 2013. At graduation, Janice was one of two students to receive the department's annual Award of Merit.

Table of Contents

Contents

Part One - John Muir Life and Accomplishments........... 9

Life at a Glance........... 11

Child and Young Adult........... 13

Naturalist, Adventurer and Writer........... 15

Life at Martinez Ranch........... 17

A Lifetime of Activism........... 19

Strentzel-Muir Ranch ........... 21

John Muir Timeline........... 22

Part Two - Actions & Activities........... 23

The John Muir Story........... 25

John Muir Biography Questions..... 25

Personal Reflections..... 26

Who is John Muir? Crossword Puzzle..... 30

John Muir: The Scientist Crossword Puzzle..... 31

Story of John Muir ..... 32

1880s Child: What do you have in common?..... 33

John Muir Quotations Reflection Project..... 34

Our Stories & Storytelling........... 37

Building Storytelling Skills..... 38

Decision Map..... 39

Who Am I?..... 40

Family Stories..... 41

Other People, Other Places..... 42

Our Changing Community..... 43

Wonders of Nature ........... 44

Naturalist Skills..... 45

Discovery Journal..... 46

Sample Journal Page..... 47

Journal Questions..... 48

Searching for Evidence..... 49

Listen Deeply and Watch Closely..... 50

Habitat High Rise..... 51

Meet a Tree..... 52

Explore a Special Place..... 53

"What am I?"..... 54

Advocacy........... 57

Modern Day John Muir..... 58

Advocacy Project..... 59

Role of Resource Agencies..... 60

Vision for the Future..... 62

Part Three - Appendix........... 65

Story Answer Sheet........... 66

Biography Answer Sheet........... 67

Who is John Muir? Crossword answers........... 69

John Muir: Scientist Crossword answers........... 70

Who Am I? Answers........... 71

Books About John Muir........... 71

Glossary........... 72

Bibliography........... 75

Editorial Reviews

"Muir's life shows us the importance to enjoy and protect the places we love, and this book does a wonderful job of teaching the many ways we can all celebrate and experience nature. A must have for any lover of the outdoors."

- Robert Hanna, great-great-grandson of John Muir

From the Publisher