by Michelle Doerr | Jun 7, 2023 | Leadership, Outdoor
In her essay, “The Ecology of Grief”, grief counselor Phyllis Windle includes a section entitled The Grief of Ecologists (Windle. P., 1992). She writes, “Ecologists are both blessed and cursed in seeing natural systems clearly. We see what is there and also what is...
by Michelle Doerr | Sep 14, 2022 | Outdoor, Wellness
For the past two years, I have done extensive work on diversity and inclusion within the field of conservation, both internally and in action. I keep sensing extensive resistance to talking about power, privilege, and diversity. I also see and experience performative...
by Michelle Doerr | Mar 1, 2022 | Outdoor, Wellness
I am working hard to transform human relationships with nature, including my own. As I continue to learn and grow, I encounter other individuals and efforts doing similar work. One that comes up often is the Nature Rx movement. I believe it may have started with Park...
by Michelle Doerr | Jan 29, 2022 | Outdoor, Wellness
Who is worthy of leading the work in conservation? I have pondered this question since hearing a presentation about the myth of meritocracy by Edward Dugger III as part of the Center for Purposeful Leadership’s Essential Conversations series. This topic resonated with...
by Michelle Doerr | Jun 14, 2021 | Outdoor, Wellness
To advocate for land, water and air requires growing in relationship with nature. For over a year, I have been providing conservation agencies with a series of workshops meant to expand their views of the human-nature relationship. Through that series, I have come to...
by Michelle Doerr | Apr 30, 2021 | Outdoor, Wellness
While our Earth is amazingly resilient, its human inhabitants often struggle to adapt to uncertain circumstances. I find that we are often stuck in our own self-interest, which can lead to greater anxiety and even hopelessness. As I develop workshops to combat these...
