The Restoregon Team would like to cordially invite you to attend our photography exhibit on Dec 5th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM, at Townshend's Teahouse in downtown Eugene, Oregon. The exhibit will show for approximately a month at the Teahouse, after which it will move to the University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History in 2015, starting March 24th through May 31st.

 

 

Why and how do we restore nature?

 

Nature should be restored because of its extrinsic value, how it benefits us, and for its intrinsic worth.  We can accomplish this feat by studying ecological restoration, conservation, and making sustainable practices a part of our everyday activities.

 

How does nature restore us?

        

Spending time in our natural environment provides us with peace and grounds us. By separating ourselves from our daily worries, nature shows us a bigger picture and restores who we are.

 

How can we restore a deep connection between people and planet?

 

We can repair our connection to the planet by spending time in both ecologically damaged and pristine areas, learning the importance of complete ecological systemsand understanding humans’ impacts on the earth and the earth’s impacts on us. Education, mutualism, understanding of the complexities of our dependency on the earth, and recognizing the inherent value of wilderness are also important steps in restoring a connection.

 

What is the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP)?

 

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary service-learning program housed in the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program. We match student teams with non-profit organizations, governmental agencies and businesses to address local environmental needs. Our students gain leadership, communication and professional skills by engaging directly in applied problem-resolution while providing valuable assistance to our community partners.