Please join us for a special hayride-philosophy walk on Sunday, October 13th from 10am-1pm where we’ll be exploring the role of story and imagination across cultures & how these can help us reconnect with nature. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail — Shane M. Doyle (Independent Educational & Cultural Consultant, Native Nexus Consulting) &…
Please join us for our philosophy walk on Saturday, June 29th from 9am-12pm where we’ll be exploring environmental ethics, technology, and conservation & land ethics. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail — Christopher Preston (Professor of Philosophy, University of Montana Missoula) & Patrick Kelly (Philosopher & Conservationist, University of Montana Missoula). Some of the…
“Knowing thyself” is an important part of philosophy. And knowing thy city can tell us a lot about who we are, what sorts of things we value, and how we experience our daily lives. That’s what this walk is all about! Please join us for our special “KNOW THY CITY”…
WHO SAYS THERE’S NO HALLOWEEN IN NOVEMBER? Not us! With a “not so gentle nudge” from Mother Nature, we extended Halloween into the first weekend of November! Due to unpalatable weather conditions for our regularly scheduled walk date, our free Merlin Meandering has been RESCHEDULED and will now take place…
As humans, we are a part of nature…not separate from it. This is important to remember, especially if we are concerned about the environment, feel disconnected in important ways, and wish to reconnect. So how might we do this? Both biomimicry and philosophy offer some valuable insights. Please join us…
Please join us on Sunday, March 24th from 10am-1pm for the third in our Fall-Winter philosophy walk series in conjunction with our Fall-Winter Philosophy Symposium Series about the environment, ethics & conservation stewardship. This walk will explore the topic of current & future environmental and conservation challenges. Guest Speakers/Co-Philosophers-on-Trail: Thomas Baumeister,…
Please join us on Saturday, November 10th on Merlin Nature Preserve for the second in our Fall-Winter philosophy walk series in conjunction with our Fall-Winter Philosophy Symposium Series about the environment, ethics & conservation stewardship. This walk will explore the topic of landowner/steward-wildlife and habitat relationships, including agricultural and ranching relationships.…
***OUR SEPT. 9TH PHILOSOPHY WALK IS OFFICIALLY FULL.*** Please join us on Sunday, September 9th from 10am-1pm for the first in our Fall-Winter philosophy walk series in conjunction with our Fall-Winter Philosophy Symposium Series about the environment, ethics & conservation stewardship. This walk will explore the topic of public vs. private…
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