Journaling With Nature Episode 147: Lily Urmann – Biomimicry and place-based learning
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Mar 10, 2024 Lily Urmann, an educator and biomimicry specialist, shares her deep passion for exploring nature's wonders. She discusses how biomimicry can inspire innovative solutions and foster hope in our relationship with the environment. Lily highlights the joy of hiking with nature enthusiasts, the significance of nature journaling to connect generations, and how place-based learning enriches our understanding of the world. Her insights remind us to embrace curiosity and immerse ourselves in the small details of the natural landscape.
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Childhood Nature Experiences
- Lily's parents fostered her love for nature through childhood adventures.
- These included wildflower hunts in the Mojave Desert and backpacking trips as rewards.
Bioneers Conference
- Lily's interest in biomimicry sparked at the Bioneers conference.
- Witnessing nature-inspired designs and the hopeful narrative shifted her perspective.
Biomimicry Explained
- Biomimicry involves learning from nature's forms, processes, and systems for sustainable design.
- Janine Benyus emphasizes that nature's successes offer secrets to survival, while failures become fossils.
