Since I started my job in geophysical surveying, lots have people have asked me questions about the niche, mysterious field. I recently took a first aid course, and the instructor said, “I’ve heard about geologists and exploration folks taking these courses but you’re the first one I’ve taught myself. Cool.” I felt like a collectable … Continue reading Up there in the north in British Columbia
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Snowmobiling in Saskatchewan
The apocalypse happens. Who do you want as your best friend: a farmer, or the lead computer scientist at Apple? Recently I spent a month and a half in northern Saskatchewan, doing geophysical surveying to look for mineral resources. Cold, cold, cold Saskatchewan was quite the experience! First, we drove 6 hours north of Saskatoon … Continue reading Snowmobiling in Saskatchewan
What is nature, really?
As I delve further into my work exploring cultural ecosystems, I wanted to write out some short essays on what I’ve learned so far. Just to make sure I’ve learned something. In this post, I’ll consider what it means to interpret nature and the value of having guided experiences in nature. Since so much of … Continue reading What is nature, really?
Serena Around the World 