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How Your Understanding of Nutrition Affects Land Conservation
4 February 2012
Many people are aware that preserving land benefits the local communities, and while some benefits are obvious (e.g., protecting the watershed, preventing soil erosion), others can be difficult to quantify in terms of value to human health (e.g., pleasing scenery, relaxing sit spots). One crucial value that is rarely discussed centers on wild food. Examination of isolated populations and numerous independent studies have shown that wild, nutrient-dense foods are necessary for a life free of chronic disease. In fact, many people living in the United States unknowingly bear facial deformities that are the result of poor diet experienced by the mother prior to conception of the fetus and during pregnancy. Our current food production systems (including organic agriculture) are not viable substitutes for wild food. This lecture takes a provocative look at agriculture (particularly small-scale) and its effects on the environment and human health. Understanding the anatomical and genetic changes that have occurred in the past century will help illuminate deficiencies in our diet. Appreciating the critical need humans have for wild food provides another powerful argument for the protection of land from uses that drastically alter its ecological function. This lecture will be given free of charge at the Long Branch School in Bowdoinham, ME, and starts at 4:00 pm (it will last approximately an hour and time for questions will be provided). Questions about the lecture (e.g., directions, seating availability) can be directed to the Long Branch School (phone: 207-666-8900 or visit their webpage for email options).
How Your Understanding of Nutrition Affects Land Conservation
18 February 2012
Many people are aware that preserving land benefits the local communities, and while some benefits are obvious (e.g., protecting the watershed, preventing soil erosion), others can be difficult to quantify in terms of value to human health (e.g., pleasing scenery, relaxing sit spots). One crucial value that is rarely discussed centers on wild food. Examination of isolated populations and numerous independent studies have shown that wild, nutrient-dense foods are necessary for a life free of chronic disease. In fact, many people living in the United States unknowingly bear facial deformities that are the result of poor diet experienced by the mother prior to conception of the fetus and during pregnancy. Our current food production systems (including organic agriculture) are not viable substitutes for wild food. This lecture takes a provocative look at agriculture (particularly small-scale) and its effects on the environment and human health. Understanding the anatomical and genetic changes that have occurred in the past century will help illuminate deficiencies in our diet. Appreciating the critical need humans have for wild food provides another powerful argument for the protection of land from uses that drastically alter its ecological function. This lecture will be given at the WrapAround Porch in York, ME, and starts at 5:00 pm (it will last approximately an hour and time for questions will be provided). Questions about the lecture (e.g., directions, seating availability) can be directed to the Aimee's Livin' Magic (phone: 207-409-0899 or visit their webpage for email options).
Ancestral Plant Skills
28 April 2012
Plants were fundamentally important for indigenous cultures. They provided food, medicine, raw materials, heating, fibers, containers, adhesives, and much more. Full appreciation of how plants enrich our lives is only possible with an understanding of how plants can be used for a myriad of important things. The Massachusetts Survival and Primitive Skills Meetup Group is hosting an indigenous plant skills class that will focus on edible uses but, as the site allows, will also discuss and demonstrate additional, valuable ways that plants can be used by people. People interested in this event or the Meetup Group can contact Lisa Corey by visiting http://www.meetup.com/mass-wilderness-survival/ and using the Contact button on that webpage.
24 May 2012
Many people are aware that preserving land benefits the local communities, and while some benefits are obvious (e.g., protecting the watershed, preventing soil erosion), others can be difficult to quantify in terms of value to human health (e.g., pleasing scenery, relaxing sit spots). One crucial value that is rarely discussed centers on wild food. Examination of isolated populations and numerous independent studies have shown that wild, nutrient-dense foods are necessary for a life free of chronic disease. In fact, many people living in the United States unknowingly bear facial deformities that are the result of poor diet experienced by the mother prior to conception of the fetus and during pregnancy. Our current food production systems (including organic agriculture) are not viable substitutes for wild food. This lecture takes a provocative look at agriculture (particularly small-scale) and its effects on the environment and human health. Understanding the anatomical and genetic changes that have occurred in the past century will help illuminate deficiencies in our diet. Appreciating the critical need humans have for wild food provides another powerful argument for the protection of land from uses that drastically alter its ecological function. This lecture is supported (in part) by Anaskimin and will be given at Shift of Maine in Brunswick, ME, and starts at 7:00 pm (it will last approximately an hour and time for questions will be provided). Questions about the lecture (e.g., directions, seating availability) can be directed to the Corie Washow (phone: 207-279-4050 or visit their webpage for email options).
How Your Understanding of Nutrition Affects Land Conservation
6 October 2012
Many people are aware that preserving land benefits the local communities, and while some benefits are obvious (e.g., protecting the watershed, preventing soil erosion), others can be difficult to quantify in terms of value to human health (e.g., pleasing scenery, relaxing sit spots). One crucial value that is rarely discussed centers on wild food. Examination of isolated populations and numerous independent studies have shown that wild, nutrient-dense foods are necessary for a life free of chronic disease. In fact, many people living in the United States unknowingly bear facial deformities that are the result of poor diet experienced by the mother prior to conception of the fetus and during pregnancy. Our current food production systems (including organic agriculture) are not viable substitutes for wild food. This lecture takes a provocative look at agriculture (particularly small-scale) and its effects on the environment and human health. Understanding the anatomical and genetic changes that have occurred in the past century will help illuminate deficiencies in our diet. Appreciating the critical need humans have for wild food provides another powerful argument for the protection of land from uses that drastically alter its ecological function. This lecture will be hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust. It will be given in Litchfield, ME at the Small-Burnham Conservation Area. Details are being finalized for the event and it may include a field walk. Contact Theresa Kerchner (email: kennebeclandtrust@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending this event.