A haiku in honor of the 2014 ACM-SAIL Contested Spaces learning seminar in Colorado and to a great rafting team. There is tremendous opportunity in this experience to consider how integral theory applies to thinking about environmental learning, action, and reflection.
Rafting the Arkansas River in Colorado. (L-R) Terri, Jo, Paul, Kelsey & Maria.
On the river, five
rafting down the Arkansas
Kelsey as our guide
Clear water gushes
carrying our craft downstream
destination awaits
Eddies, waves, currents
forcefully nudge us around
rhythm songs abound
Browns Canyon rock walls
speak of past earth history
continuing today
Laughter, joy, concern,
anticipation, relief
care, my rafting team
Author: jackson
An environmental scientist, Paul enjoys engaging fellow citizens in topics and actions related to surface water quality, green chemistry and sustainable living. He currently teaches chemistry and environmental studies related courses at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN USA.
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