Start Date
15-11-2024 3:45 PM
End Date
15-11-2024 3:55 PM
Description
In her reflective presentation, Rachel Tracy explores her evolving relationship with nature and wilderness. Initially disinterested and uncomfortable in natural settings, she describes how her perspective shifted through class discussions, personal reflection, and immersive experiences in the outdoors. Concepts such as “space versus place” helped her understand the emotional and historical significance of natural environments. Through this journey, she discovered joy in simply being present in nature, ultimately gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its ability to exist and thrive without human involvement.
Repository Citation
Tracey, Rachel, "Place, Space, and Shifting Views of Nature" (2024). Runkle Woods Symposia. 17.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/woods_symposium/2024/novermber16/17
Included in
Biology Commons, English Language and Literature Commons, Forest Biology Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons
Place, Space, and Shifting Views of Nature
In her reflective presentation, Rachel Tracy explores her evolving relationship with nature and wilderness. Initially disinterested and uncomfortable in natural settings, she describes how her perspective shifted through class discussions, personal reflection, and immersive experiences in the outdoors. Concepts such as “space versus place” helped her understand the emotional and historical significance of natural environments. Through this journey, she discovered joy in simply being present in nature, ultimately gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its ability to exist and thrive without human involvement.
