Dear environmental and outdoor education community,
In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things. Over the past few weeks and months, the entire world has been coming together to stand up, help out, give back, and heal. Whether that's through donations to community organizations, celebrating doctors and nurses at shift changes, recognizing the extraordinary efforts of educators to bring learning to children at home, or reaching out to a neighbor, generosity has been helping the entire world get through this global pandemic. Together.
One of the fundamental truths that has long been held within the field of environmental and outdoor education is that we are all connected. We know that John Muir is a complicated icon, but these words feel particularly pertinent right now: "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." Never has this lesson been more evident than in these past weeks. We are glad to be connected to all of you.
We hope you are healthy and safe,
Your friends at AEOE
