By class time on Tuesday, Nov. 26, post a 3 -4 paragraph response to the following sentiment:
“Phragmites, it’s green most of the time, and it ain’t condos” (Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper, NY Times, 2005).
Consider the idea of whether it’s okay or even preferable to let recolonization of non-native plants remain rather than attempt a restoration of marsh with native plants.
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What happened to the salt marshes?
Post a 3-4 paragraph response, reflecting on the historic destruction of salt marshes from the time of the colonists onward.
Consider whether this was an issue of “innocent destruction” – at a time when science had not yet caught up with technology, or whether it represents a more basic problem with values, leading to thoughtless actions, and lack of concern for environmental consequences.
This essay should post by class time on Tuesday, Oct. 29!
Land of the Lenapes
Select one of the following aspects of Lenape culture, and in a 3 – 4 paragraph post, explore how it impacted on the Lenape relationship with the natural environment:
1 – Hunter-gatherer life style
2 – Agriculture
3 – Medicinal practices
4 – Cosmology
Responses should be posted by Tuesday, Oct. 1
