“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.” ― Author Unknown
With proposed budget cuts on the table that would put our wild lands and natural resources at risk, and an administration that is dismissing science and scientific evidence as fantasy, there is no more important time in our history to emphasize our critical need for wilderness. As educators and scientists, outdoor enthusiasts and artists, our mission is to educate and inspire folks of all ages and backgrounds to get outdoors, act sustainably, care about the earth and the diverse peoples, cultures, and wild things it nurtures, and get involved protecting the things they are most passionate about.
Iceland has given us reason for hope. It is a country that has transformed itself within a fifty year span from almost total reliance on fossil fuels to being a renewable-energy powerhouse. One hundred percent of Iceland’s electricity and heat comes from indigenous renewables (hydropower and geothermal), and nine out of ten homes in Iceland are heated directly with geothermal energy.
Iceland is also a country that is investing heavily in education and the future of its youth. From keeping a university education accessible and affordable for all, to promoting innovation and collaboration within its schools, we found hope and inspiration in the schools we visited and the teachers and students we spoke with here.
In case you missed Aaron’s Instagram posts during our Iceland trek, we encourage you to check them out, as they provide some great insight into the philosophies behind adventure learning, and the reason that we care so much about this changing earth and the amazing diversity of life, human and otherwise, that is found here. We leave you with these thoughts, and encourage you to step outside today and #choose2care about the beautiful world beyond.
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