Boise - Treasure Valley
Blog Posts
Public Land and Human Health Connection
Jenny Kaylor • Jul 13, 2017
What would life be like if we didn`t have public lands? Imagine not being able to go hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, camping, to go to the park, or to access rivers and lakes. What would you do? How would you spend your free time? Think about why you like to get outside in the first place... more
The Benefits of Outdoor Education
Allie Floyd • Jul 13, 2017
Hello Digi-learners! I hope this week is going well for everyone!! Another eventful day for us with lots of fantastic presenters. I was joking earlier that my catch-phrase this week is "Wow, I didn't know that!!" and have probably averaged saying that about 15 or more times a day! Haha... more
Public land is there value?
Stephanie Chamberlin • Jul 13, 2017
Just like everything we have learned about while on this adventure, it is impossible to determine the true importance or value of the different socioecological systems, they are all interconnected. When contemplating the value of having public land available for both human use and ecosystem... more
The Out of Doors
Jason DuBose • Jul 13, 2017
When considering the outdoors, it would be nearly impossible to underestimate its value to humans. It's easy to contemplate the aesthetic and recreational value but there is so much more. We talked to a researcher today who was testing saliva to determine stress levels before and after spending... more
The Value of the Outdoors and How to Get Our Students Out More
Erin Harris • Jul 13, 2017
In Idaho we are fortunate to have a general appreciation for the outdoors and that has proven to be an important asset to living and teaching here. Unfortunately, in today's society of instant gratification and use of technology, more and more often, students are disconnected from their... more