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The Curriculum
The “Love the Water” curriculum aims to cultivate a love of water for all ages and an understanding of this life giving substance from the perspectives of Indigenous Wisdom, Goethean Science (a qualitative phenomenological approach), Water Science and a Utilitarian approach (farming, water rights, etc.).
Water scarcity, water pollution and climate change are rising crises in global consciousness today. This is acutely true in Colorado where tensions frequently rise in decisions of how to allocate water between agriculture, industry and development. Colorado’s water supply is an essential source to seven western states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, California and Nevada). Experiencing water rights tensions first-hand, the Cresset Center was inspired to create the “Love the Water” curriculum to offer students of all ages an experiential and real life opportunity to learn about water in a holistic way.
The Love the Water Curriculum is shared through field trip opportunities for schools and community groups; practical water workshops; as well as an annual Water Research and Wisdom Confluence.
With Gratitude to Our Partners:
LOVE the WATER Programming at the Cresset Center in 2025
LOVE THE WATER EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
We host water education field trips for school classes (up to 25 students) and community groups as a 1/2 day experience or a series of 3 sessions over the year. We integrate farm-based education into our “Love the Water” curriculum for students to learn about the farm on their visit. The curriculum is adapted to best meet each age group.
Please inquire at info@cressetcenter.org for more information on content and pricing and/or to schedule your field-trip.
COMMUNITY WATER DAY + POTLUCK (October 5th)
Join us at the Cresset Center for a day of water play and appreciation on October 5th
From 2pm to 6pm. We will begin with Goethean water phenomenology which is appropriate for all ages to engage with the wonder of water. Next, we will walk down to the river where Karall will host her River Sing. We will finish the day with a community potluck.
This event does not have a paywall but we will gladly accept donations
WATER RESEARCH AND WISDOM CONFLUENCE:
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This year’s Water Research and Wisdom Confluence is focused on building relationship and dialogue between people engaged in working with water and interested in being involved in developing “Love the Water” education and research in CO and beyond. This year will be held in a working group format and aim to build momentum for future events and colleagueship.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Participation: Please email Zuri at info@cressetcenter.org if you would like to be a part of this conversation.
