{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Reconnecting with Nature: Revisiting Liberty Hyde Bailey\u2019s \u2018The Nature Study Idea\u2019","description":"In a world increasingly dominated by technology, fostering a connection with the natural world carries more weight than ever. This episode of \u2018Extension Out Loud\u2019 is a conversation with John Linstrom, who recently edited a new version of Liberty Hyde Bailey\u2019s book, \u201cThe Nature Study Idea.\u201d   Bailey, a horticulturist, and educator, helped found the Cornell College of Agriculture, becoming dean of what was then known as New York State College of Agriculture. He believed that cultivating a relationship with nature was not just beneficial, but essential. Originally written for elementary school teachers, Bailey\u2019s work laid the foundations for 4-H, emphasizing an experiential approach to engage youth in active learning .  This new edition of the \u201cNature Study Idea\u201d brings Bailey\u2019s ideas to a new generation.   \u201cBailey\u2019s philosophical and literary writing is just so beautiful and grounded ,\u201d Linstrom says. \u201cI think it really speaks to his idea of the human place in the natural world, and to our current moment.\u201d Linstrom argues that Bailey\u2019s work, though written over a century ago, offers valuable insights that have been somewhat lost to environmental thought. Bailey\u2019s concept of nature study goes beyond the accumulation of facts about plants and animals. The Nature Study Idea emphasizes the cultivation of a sense of wonder and empathy for the natural world. Linstrom suggests that Bailey\u2019s concept of \u201csympathy with nature\u201d is particularly relevant today, as environmental concerns continue to mount. Linstrom\u2019s edited edition of \u201cThe Nature Study Idea\u201d offers a timely reminder of the importance of reconnecting with nature. During our conversation, Linstrom explores Bailey\u2019s philosophy, rooted in observation, curiosity, and empathy, revealing a valuable framework for environmental education in the 21st century.   Visit Cornell University Press "The Nature-Study Idea" ","author_name":"Extension Out Loud","author_url":"http:\/\/extensionoutloud.com\/","html":"