Hello everyone- I am creating this blog to, hopefully, highlight, discuss, and seek information about the natural beauty of Indiana. Most people, including native Hoosiers, do not realize just how wonderful and beautiful of a state Indiana really is- I know that I did not until I began to visit and hike around in the state parks, and really begin to take an interest in the wildlife, including wildflowers, native grasses, birds, and animals that were living and growing all around me.
I know that there is so much to learn about the natural heritage of Indiana; and I want to learn and share as much of the Indiana's beauty as I can. So, this blog, is in a sense, a tool for doing just that. I also hope to use this blog as a way to advocate for the wildlife and wild lands of Indiana. There is much an educated, informed, concerned person could and can do to protect Indiana's resources- I will highlight ways to explore and get involved as I go along.
Please post any questions you might have about Indiana, or please share ideas, and experiences you have had in Indiana's natural areas.
Take care and I'll see you in the Wild!
Steve Skirvin
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You've got a great start. Be sure to go back and write a little about the other topics you considered before jumping into Indiana's Natural Heritage. You could add it as a comment to yourself.
ReplyDeleteAnnette :-)
Yes, Dr. Lamb is correct- I that about creating a blog about a few different topics. I thought about making a blog on The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, or one about all things Sherlock Holmes, but I wasn't sure if I could make those topics interesting for a broad audience- and those topics would require me to mostly stay inside and read- something I do a lot of anyway. I also considered writing about factory farming, but I thought about had sad that would make me everyday, which could lead to needed action, but I wanted to write on something happier.
ReplyDeleteI chose Indiana's natural places and wildlife becuase I think Indiana is a hidden secret to many people because it really is a beautiful state. And I was excited to think that all I had to do was to walk out my front door and explore the world- asking questions and seeking information. I could also get my family involved, which is always a good thing. I believe that if you can name something you will understand more and care more so with this blog I wanted to promote enviromental awareness and promote physical and mental health. So get out there- ask questions and find answers!
I am a life-long-learner and I hope to someday be a amatuer naturalist and work for enviromental issues concerning the state- so this blog is a type of springboard for this and a good way to get started.
So, I'm going outside!
-Steve