Monthly Archives: June 2015

Journal excerpts: Writing

Posted on June 22, 2015 by tsadtler

While we were a bit prescriptive about the sketching process, our journaling time was wide open. Some kids wrote observational pieces. Some took notes as if the landscape were a textbook, lecture, or whiteboard. Some wrote poetry. Below you will … Continue reading →

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Journal excerpts: Drawing and sketching

Posted on June 22, 2015 by tsadtler

The practice of sketching is the practice of seeing. When we draw we are tempted to draw what our mind thinks a thing should look like, not how it actually looks. To counteract this tendency we follow a process of study … Continue reading →

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Back in Denver, 8:15pm

Posted on June 22, 2015 by tsadtler

We’re back in Denver, safe and sound. Expect updates, reflections, and some journal samples tomorrow morning.

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Course Update: Agriculture in the West: Past and Present

Posted on June 22, 2015 by tsadtler

In days prior, we explored the use of water for recreation, for hydroelectric power, and as an ecological linchpin for wildlife. Throughout those days we made frequent mention of a vague term–irrigation. We often hear that the majority of western … Continue reading →

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Course Update: Down the River

Posted on June 20, 2015 by tsadtler

As we continue moving down the Colorado River watershed, we take moments to think back to our time in Grand Lake. It seems like an entirely different trip. Likewise, setting up camp in Cortez, CO this evening, it seems like a … Continue reading →

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Group shot from Window Arch!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by jsadtler
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Labyrinth Canyon Pictures

Posted on June 18, 2015 by clarkbeast

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Course Update: Labyrinth Canyon

Posted on June 18, 2015 by clarkbeast

How does one capture an incredibly eventful and challenging and rewarding six days in words when time is so short? We’ve barely processed for ourselves what just happened. Perhaps I can best capture the spirit of where we’ve arrived by quoting … Continue reading →

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We are off the river!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by clarkbeast

Just checked in to our motel in Moab after a fantastic and challenging six days through the canyons. Lots to report later, but wanted to let you know that we are all well. Very proud of the kids!

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A chance encounter

Posted on June 12, 2015 by tsadtler

Green River,7:45am: We don’t meet our rafting guides until 10:30am, so it’s a lazy morning at the Super 8 Green River. Clark stayed up late updating the blog and prepping for our put-in tomorrow, so I got up “early” to … Continue reading →

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