Agriculture Policy with Ned Houston
Mager Hall, Rachel Carson Room
Explores the history and current status of agricultural policy in the United States. This team-taught course considers implications of current policy for the future of sustainable agriculture. Students develop and present proposals for policies supportive of farming practices that promote balanced agroecosystems.

Spirituality of Place with Jack Cabaness
Brown Library Reading Room
Examines the importance of landscape and place in the works of some contemporary spiritual and nature writers, including Annie Dillard, Black Elk, Peter Matthiessen, Thomas Merton, Aldo Leopold, Gretel Ehrlich, and Rachel Carson. We consider spirituality of place in Western, Eastern, and Native American traditions. Assignments include readings, group discussions, response papers, and a final reflection paper.

Foundations of Outdoor Education and Leadership with Anne Morse
Mager Hall, Aldo Leopold Room
An introductory level overview of the field. Topics include experiential and adventure education theory and practice, leadership theory and practice, an historical overview of outdoor education, safety and risk management issues, ethical concerns, the human-nature relationship within outdoor education, and a look at the major controversies within the field. Classroom discussions are complemented by experiential activities, a two-day winter snowshoe hike in the White Mountain National Forest, and work with local high school students.

Vertebrate Natural History with Dave Linck
Simpson Hall, Room 1 and Lab
Introduces students to the vertebrates, with an emphasis on eastern North America in order to provide a biological understanding of the structural, physiological, and behavioral aspects of the five vertebrate classes. Encourages students to be more observant and curious about their natural surroundings. Lab activities, including dissections and preparing study skins, support classroom material.

Wildlands Stewardship with Jeff Parsons
Simpson Hall, Room 3
Students examine the need for the preservation and management of wildlands as important, functional components of protected systems nationally and internationally. The development of the wilderness concept, the value of wildlands, sustainable use of resources, and visitor management are major topics. Field and service learning experiences provide additional opportunities for participants to gain an understanding of the current issues and threats facing wild areas.

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