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.Earthteach 2001
.Ecopsychology Workshop to Increase Conscious Contact with Nature

Project NatureConnect August 2001 Gathering on San Juan Island, Washington August 10th -12th--  Project NatureConnect Orientation Course August 12th-17th--"Ecologically Integrated Personal Growth & Social Justice" August 17th-19th--  Play time! (see descriptions below) What is a Project NatureConnect Gathering on San Juan Island? Exquisite natural beauty. Simple activities in nature that put you in multi-sensory connection with the nameless, intelligent, loving force that creates and balances the universe through attraction relationships. The experience of living the Natural Systems Thinking Process. The fellowship and support of kindred spirits. Sharing and caring. Personal transformation. Inspiration, motivation, and hope.   The Project NatureConnect Orientation Course   Friday, August  10th, 7:00 pm -- Sunday, August 12th, 3:00 pm Discover how the 'stories' of our culture are creating the crises in our lives. Re-learn the many "ways of knowing" you share with the rest of the biotic community that will improve your health and relationships as they put your life in balance with the earth.  Relate consciously with the global life community that supports your own life moment to moment.  Simple self-guided experiences in nature, under the mentorship of Dr. M.J. Cohen, master teacher, psychologist, scientist, ecologist, and philosopher, will provide all this--and more!  This is an opportunity for those new to Project NatureConnect to become acquainted with basic PNC concepts and the Reconnecting Process. Cost:  $40   Sunday, August 12th, 7:00 pm -- Friday, Aug. 17th,12:00 noon "Ecologically Integrated Personal Growth & Social Justice" What role can the ecological community play in the personal growth process and human relationships?   Let Nature teach the true meaning of community! Join with others as we deepen our connection to nature's wisdom and discover experientially how it maintains balance and economy in its processes.  This Advanced Training course, designed for people who have taken the Orientation Course either on-line or on-site, will be facilitated by Dr. Cohen in several beautiful natural locations around the island. $100 Beginning Friday, August 17th, 12:00 noon til...   Playtime! A chance to follow our natural attractions for rest, relaxation, and fun! Individuals will take responsibility for their own food and accomodations during this time, choosing from the many wonderful lodging and dining options on the island. Location We are renting a lovely private rural home near the south end of the island for this August 2001 Gathering. There are a wide range of lodging options there, from $10 per night to camp on the grounds (bathroom and kitchen privileges) to $50 per night for a bungalow or a private room with a queen-sized bed.  Charging will be per person, per night, so you only have to pay for the nights you are actually there.  $12 per person per day for food. We will plan meals (some planning will be done on-line ahead of time), shop, cook, dine and clean together. Questions?  More info? Want to register? If you have questions and/or would like to register, contact Allison Weeks at Kylermom@aol.com, or call 360-387-9062.  Information about the specifics of lodging, transportation to and from San Juan Island, etc., will be included on the registration form. Using your past and present environmental and educational training/experiences to receive a distant learning Ph.D. or M.S. degree? Meeting people who are academically and professionally engaged in Applied Ecopsychology and the Natural Systems Thinking Process? For Application & Information via email send a blank email   For an overview Select Here   Institute of Global Education Department of Integrated Ecology, Project NatureConnect P.O. Box 1605 Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 360-378-6313 www.ecopsych.com email Workshop Info:Kylermom@aol.com     DETAILS: Project NatureConnect is holding a Summer Conference from Saturday, August12th through Sunday, August 20, 2000 at Lakedale Resort on San Juan Island, Washington. The Conference will consist of two parts: Session 1 will be held from 9:00 am Saturday, August 12th through 5 pm Wednesday, August 16th. It will focus on advanced applications of the reconnecting with nature process. Attendees will best be served if they have already completed the PNC Orientation Course before the conference begins. The $100 fee, payable to Project NatureConnect, is due Saturday morning at the beginning of class. An informal gathering will be held on Friday, August 11th at 7:30 pm at Lakedale Resort for those wishing to attend.   Session 2 of the Conference is an Orientation Course for those new to Project NatureConnect and webstring science - the Natural Systems Thinking Process. It will be held Saturday, August 19th starting at 9 am through 3 pm Sunday, August 20th. An informal gathering of participants will be held at 7:30 pm Friday, August 18th at Lakedale Resort. The $40 fee is due at the start of class Saturday morning. Dr. Michael J. Cohen, founder of Project NatureConnect, will lead both sections of the Conference. He will be assisted by a number of individuals with extensive experience teaching and practicing webstring science - the Natural Systems Thinking Process. If you are interested in attending either or both sessions of the PNC Summer Conference, and/or would like more information about the facilitites, etc., please contact Allison Weeks (mail to Kylermom@aol.com). . . * The Institute of Global Education hands-on books, courses and degree programs help people enjoy unifying web of life experiences that regenerate natural connections and community within ourselves, others and the land. They enable individuals of all ages to become personally grounded and more environmentally and socially responsible. The activities introduce and teach people how to psychologically reconnect with nature and integrate healing and knowledge into their lives and community.   homepage