Personal Goals: Kateri

Over the last couple weeks, I've had the chance to sit and think about why I'm doing this project, what I'd like to get out of it, and what I want to put into it. As with any multidisciplinary project, my goals cover a wide breadth of topics that are important for my development as a scientist, communicator, citizen, and nature-loving being. Here is a summary:

• Learn how to effectively communicate ecological concepts to non-scientists
• Develop a curriculum related to organic gardening that can be shared with teachers in other areas
• Set the project up so that it can be repeated year after year with the Northfield elementary schools
• Gain an understanding of the world from a child's perspective
• Prepare for my summer job as the Nature Director at a camp (testing out activities, teaching in an engaging way, getting kids excited about the world around them)
• Learn more about all the steps it takes to grow food (especially because I'd like to keep a garden next year)
• Have fun! 

All for now,

Kateri