Episode 42: Interview with John Muir Laws, Part II

A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast

Nicole Williams

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🗓️ 29 July 2016

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Charlotte Mason knew nature study is critical to the good life and fundamental to education. This week's podcast is the second interview with contemporary naturalist John Muir Laws (Jack) in which he inspires, encourages, and explains to us not only what to do when we go outside, along with many how-to practices we can implement to make the most of that nature study, but how we can change our motivation and focus to experience a rich and rewarding relationship with nature.

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Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv

The Nature Principle, Richard Louv

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, John Muir Laws

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Jack Laws' Website

Jack Laws' Nature Journal Suggested Supplies List

Nature Journaling Club Curriculum

Jack's Blog Post on his favorite blue pencil

CMPeoria "The Field Before Us" Regional Retreat

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0:00.0	This podcast is brought to you today by the 2016 Peoria Charlotte Mason Gathering.
0:07.0	The Continuing Conversations Study Group invites you to join them in Peoria, Illinois, November 10th through 12th, 2016, for a regional conference
0:17.4	which will explore what Mason calls, the fields before us. As we grow in our understanding of relational education with fullness and joy,
0:26.0	our own Nicole Williams will be speaking along with Dr. Carol Smith,
0:30.0	Director of the Charlotte Mason Institute, and Kelly
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1:03.3	registration opens Monday, August 1st, 2016.
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