NatureWize 自然之道– a nature conservation and education organization in China’s southwest province Guizhou

Welcome to NatureWize! Come join us as we experience the joy, the health, the wisdom of nature and work to ensure nature becomes part of our everyday lives. We want to grow the future leaders who understand the value of nature and will preserve the blessings of nature for our children’s children, and the children for generations to come.

website: www.en.naturewize.org
contacts: Katie Scott, 159 8515 4322, katiescott@naturewize.org ;
中文：Sunny, sunny@naturewize.org, 189 8410 0841; or join our active QQ group: 144 644 034

Our Programs
NatureWize’s mission is to help connect youth and families to nature by providing activities that encourage more frequent and intimate nature encounters, as well as activities that inspire and promote its conservation. Our current programs include the following activities:

Family Nature Workshops: A group of families gather in a pre-selected park to participate in a series of activities designed to help them gradually grow more intimate with the nature surroundings. Activities include games, crafts, walks and picnics.

Eco-Camps: These are overnight excursions in a variety of locations in Guizhou, arranged in partnership with other local organizations. Participants have the chance to completely engage with a natural environment and its community. They’ll have the ability to come away with a deeper connection with that community and its ecosystem, by both strengthening their understanding through educational activities as well as being able to invest in it through their own efforts.

Summer Camp: Youth from 6 to 12 can spend several consecutive days in a natural environment, enabling them to more deeply connect to the natural landscape and its ecosystem. Activities are both educational and fun. In fact, kids usually are having fun without realizing how much they are learning!
– – –
Earth Day Trash Pick-Up at Hongfeng Lake!
Way to go families! We sure had a very full event for Earth Day, one that was educational, meaningful, and fun. Upon arriving at Xiang Zhai Village to see the wetland water filtration demonstration project created by Guizhou Province Guiyang Ecological Civilization Foundation. From the village we proceeded to walk down to the edge of the lake to pick up trash. We soon found ourselves on the dried up bed of the lake (its dry season) where there was plenty of trash to fill our bags with. After our walk and a short rest children divided into 4 groups to participate in water testing of 4 parameters: water and air temperatuire, turbidity, PH, and dissolved oxygen. We then settled down for a little picnic near the steps of the Yi Hotel. It was a bit cold, so soon afer we jumped on the bus to return home, a bit tired but with satisfaction that we understood our water source better and did something to protect it.
Easter Amongst Blossoms 2013
Our Easter Event began after an evening of spring thunderstorms. The park was cool and moist, and speckled with pink blossoms on the grass and in the trees overhead. As families arrived we whisked them away to our traditional activities of dyeing and decorating Easter eggs and baskets, which was followed by a stroll into the forest to touch and smell the delights of nature. Our festivities continued with an egg relay and picnicking, closing up with the finale egg hunt and treasure basket hunt.
– – –

NatureWize Assistant Internships (Paid and Unpaid)
March-June 2013, Guiyang, Guizhou
Position Overview:
NatureWize, a nature conservation and education organization in China’s southwest province Guizhou is looking for positive and energetic interns interested in understanding the work of and contributing to the success of a blossoming nature education and conservation organization. We would like the intern to assist in 1) a variety of administrative tasks, and/or 2) nature education classes and events, including NatureWize’s first Water Festival. The intern’s specific tasks will depend on the intern’s experience and interest.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position is outgoing and enthusiastic about working with people, has excellent communication (English and Chinese preferred but not a pre-requisite) and problem solving skills, and most importantly, a passion for protecting natural resources and high quality of life for future generations. Specific background requirements requested include:
Enrolled in undergraduate school training or already graduated
Ability to prioritize and follow through effectively
Ability to multi-task and manage short- and long-term deadlines

Capable of using computers and databases (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Good communication skills (Chinese or English, or bilingual a plus), both on the phone, e-communications and in person
Desire to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
Special Job Requirements and Physical Demands:
Chinese Language; Flexible work hours; some evening and weekend hours may occur.
Compensation:
Possibilities for compensation dependent on availability and time commitment.
To Apply:
Email the following (with the subject line “Urban Farmer Project Manager”)
to katiescott@naturewize.org , Katie Scott, Director and sunny@naturewize.org, 张沥亢.
Resume
Two references
Cover letter, which should include the following:
Your personal understanding of the importance of the project;
How your background prepares you to successfully achieve all goals of the project.

Deadline for submission: Open until filled, needed immediately
(from www.en.naturewize.org/volunteerintern.html )
– – –

欢迎来到“自然之道”。
我们崇尚源于自然的乐趣、健康和智慧。
我们致力于将自然融入到每天的生活中。
我们希望让更多的孩子了解自然环境的重要价值，培养他们成为环保领域的领导者，这样便能够将自然的恩赐好好保留，让子孙受益并且代代相传。

项 目
“自然之道”的任务是为儿童和家庭提供更多亲近自然的机会。通过组织有趣的活动，鼓励参与者更多地了解自然，唤醒大家保护自然的意识。目前，我们的项目包括以下活动：
家庭自然工作坊：组织几个家庭到公园，让家庭成员参与一系列活动，由此帮助大家逐步亲近周围的自然环境。活动内容包括：游戏、手工制作、漫步和野餐。
生态营：和地方机构合作，在贵州不同的地点开展持续约一周的探索和活动。参与者将有机会全身心地投入自然的怀抱，体会与自然共存的乐趣。大家可以将教育活动中学习到的知识运用到亲身参加的劳作中，通过自己的努力进一步地了解活动社区的情况和当地的生态系统。
夏令营：6-13岁的少年儿童能够在连续的几天时间里，充分地享受美好的自然环境，进一步了解身边的生态系统。夏令营的活动内容包括教育类和娱乐类。事实上，孩子们往往能够在娱乐中不知不觉地学习很多知识。
（from www.cn.naturewize.org/ ）