We are
beginning a new year full of hope and sentiment that things will return to
normal. When we ponder the notion of what is normal, we ask ourselves do we
really want normal? Global warming, extinct species, destruction of wildlife
habitat, air and water pollution, starvation and hunger, civil unrest, hatred,
bigotry, and threat of war has been the norm. As for me I say NO to the normal!
As Master Naturalist we all should say no to returning to the normal. Not us,
we want to be positively abnormal, we want progressive change. We want things
to be better. Our quest is to heal the earth and preserve our natural
resources. We cannot do it alone. We
must recruit, lead, and involve our communities in our projects and activities.
Let’s get to work. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
Ivan Hiett
Photo by Ivan Hiett: Lynn Pritchett Monitoring the Trail at Philpott Dam
Great message Ivan.
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