Ecological Consciousness in the COVID era w/ Bob Henderson

Dr. Bob Henderson is an Outdoor Educator, Travel Guide, Speaker and Author of many great books on both Canadian Outdoor Recreation and Norwegian Friluftsliv. As well, Bob was a professor of Outdoor Education for 29 years at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Bob joins us from the Oak Ridges Moraine in Ontario for a conversation on trends observed in outdoor activities, land use, education and more in the COVID era (thus far) as they relate to Ecological Consciousness. We also reflect on how these trends may influence the years to come. This is an exercise in reflection and renegotiation of our actions, education and methods of communication in this overarching era of the Anthropocene. What do you think of our observations? Agree? disagree? Did we leave something out? Is there something you'd like to ad? Contact the show to let us know :) Check out the times stamps below & contact the show if you have a topic you'd like to discuss.  Contact Bob on Facebook, Instagram or at his website www.bobhenderson.ca For all show info, blog articles and other links visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com Please Share, Subscribe & consider donating to the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transnaturalpod  One time or Custom Donation: Paypal.me/InternationalSuper  Twitter / Facebook / Medium @TRANSNATURALPOD / Youtube Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org Time Stamps 00:01:17 What is Ecological Consciousness? 00:03:00 Is Ecological Consciousness something we’re becoming conscious of OR something within our consciousness? 00:06:04 Ecological Consciousness as “The Matrix” and the Two pillars of Ecological Consciousness 00:08:37 Connections between COVID and Ecological Consciousness 00:09:30 The Rise in the Kidnapping Domestic Pets and “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” 00:13:30 Seeking comfort, Hygge & Koselig-ness as the world becomes increasingly harsher 00:15:00 Rise of Norwegian Friluftsliv in North American Popular Culture and critique from Indigenous populations 00:19:00 More Friluftsliv = More Accessibility to the Outdoors 00:22:15 Forest are filling up! Outdoor equipment is SOLD OUT 00:24:30 How has increased activity in the forest altered the outdoor culture , the parks, trails and transportation infrastructure of these areas? 00:31:00 International VS Local “Tourism” in the time of COVID 00:35:00 Consciousness of Increased Screen Time 00:37:15 Changes in how people are thinking about travel 00:41:25 Increased Demand for Alternative Schools 00:45:40 Climate Change awareness and media narrative in the age of COVID 00:47:50 Fusion of Social, Cultural and Ecological Sustainability 00:52:55 Ecologizing Education, Politics and Society at large 00:55:41 Environmental Communication & Literacy 00:58:45 Environmental Education for Adults 01:00:17 Lack of will to accept Climate Change 01:02:20 Renegotiating our Inert Ideas & the Adventure of change More info about the show www.TransnaturalPerspectives.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transnatural-perspectives/message