Autumn asks that we prepare for the future—that we be wise in the ways of garnering and keeping. But it also asks that we learn to let go—to acknowledge the beauty of sparseness.— Bonaro W. Overstreet
Earth Studies for Pueblo City Schools 5th Graders began this week and MPEC is a’flurry with students, school buses, teachers and learning. It’s a fun time of the year when our daily classes of about 75 students return for learning about our natural world. We have a strong group of Nature Educators led by MPEC’s Program Director Audra Goodsell and supported by other MPEC staff who keep buses running and the phones answered.
We are most proud of this program and will also announce our fall line-up of hikes, classes, workshops and retreats soon. The newsletter is getting ready to go to print and MPEC Board of Trustees will come on Monday to gather with our staff and consult on how to make MPEC an ever better organization.
From the Seasons of Change blog these words guide and inspire us as September opens before us.
Change is not only good, it is absolutely brilliant! At other times of the year change is often slow, gradual and imperceptible. But in autumn the bright reds and oranges and yellows, shout out the glory of their transformation. They yell, “Do it now! Go for it!” Too often we fear or ignore impending change. Autumn is warning us that change is inevitable, and we must prepare for what is ahead. The birds are migrating to warmer territories; the squirrels are gathering food to carry them through the cold winter months. It’s time for me to take stock of where our life is now, look at what lies before us, and gather the necessary skills, supports and supplies that we will need for the journey.