Growing up in the woods and fields of the Southern US instilled in me a deep connection to the natural world. My generation was the first to have wide-spread video games. As a result I was able to witness firsthand how online games, computers, and technology came to be a substitute for outdoor play. My passion now is environmental education in general and permaculture in particular. I received a B.S. in Anthropology with a focus on child rearing in non-industrial cultures. Shortly afterward my family moved to the Pacific Northwest where I began teaching kids permaculture and nature awareness through games, art, and activities I created. Since 2005 I have taught at free schools, community centers, public schools, art guilds, homeschool meetings, public libraries, ecovillages, city parks, and various events and gatherings. Presently I am the Youth & Schools Educator for a children's museum where I am able to introduce permaculture to over 80,000 annual visitors. I am also completing my Master's in Education with an emphasis on creating permaculture-based curriculum for elementary schools. In addition to classes and enhanced-learning child care throughout the Pacific Northwest, I also offer permaculture-inspired lesson plans, resources, and materials for children and youth. https://childrenspermacultureguild.webs.com/kurent I am also the founder and editor of Kurent: A Journal of Permaculture for Children, Parents, and Educators. A magazine of kid-friendly articles, essays, games, reviews, and resources. For more info, contact: [email protected] I look forward to learning from you all, Roman Shapla Childrens Permaculture Guild You can also find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrens.p.guild
Very nice! Welcome Roman from a fellow PNW'er. Looks like you're doing some great work with the kids. Your Kurent magazine is an excellent idea (and implementation!).
Welcome Roman. You might enjoy a children's book written by a friend of mine. https://www.facebook.com/LibbiLouVenturesOut
