Connecting Bioregionalism with the Genius Loci
Bioregionalism calls us to become knowledgeable residents and guardians of the places where we live. We inhabit naturally unique physical, ecological, historical, and cultural areas whose boundaries are often defined by ridgetops rather than county lines or state borders. To connect with our bioregion and its genius loci, the spirits of place, we must learn about the local land and water, observe the local weather and sky, identify local plants and animals, and engage with local neighbors and communities.
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