Sense of place

• Getting to know your bioregion is essential to understanding how to live sustainably in it.

• Level I- take a walk

• Level II- learn the history of your region

• Level III- Learn the geology, mineralogy, ecology, hydrology, etc. of your region.

Examples

• Knowing about the prevailing weather conditions of your area allows you to choose the best home energy production solutions, ie. Solar vs wind.

• Understanding local ecology will allow you to plant a garden that requires little to know additional watering and does not introduce invasive species into the area.

Additional Information Turn off the computer and go exploring, get wet, get cold, sit under a tree, and listen to the wind. Then test your local knowledge with this bio-regional quiz. http://www.scribd.com/doc/6911270/Bioregional-Quiz