Natural History is a Compass that Points to Love: Lessons Learned from a Falcon, a Warbler, and a Yosemite Ranger

What is the primary purpose of the Parsons Memorial Lodge?

• To serve as a refuge from storms

• To commemorate conservation efforts

• To host musical events

• To provide accommodation for tourists

Who was instrumental in maintaining the history of Natural History education in Yosemite?

• Ryan Christianson

• Karen Amstutz

• Richard Neville

• Margaret Eisler

What does Richard Neville suggest is the antidote to environmental despair?

• Love

• Action

• Hope

• Education

According to Richard, what is the difference between hope and love?

• Hope is an embrace of the future, love is an embrace of the present

• Hope is about the present, love is about the future

• Hope is passive, love is active

• Hope is for the weak, love is for the strong

What activity does Richard Neville find especially powerful in connecting with nature?

• Birdwatching

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Camping

What does Richard Neville believe is critical for our survival, similar to our ancestors?

• Building strong communities

• Paying attention to the natural world

• Technological advancement

• Economic growth

Where does Richard suggest we can practice paying attention to nature?

• In remote wilderness areas

• Only in national parks

• In botanical gardens

• In city parks, school playgrounds, and backyards

What bird did Richard Neville observe in his backyard that reminded him of Tuolumne Meadows?

• Black-throated Gray Warbler

• Red-tailed Hawk

• Wilson's Warbler

• Prairie Falcon

What does Richard encourage his students to do when they feel despair about the environment?

• Join environmental protests

• Pay attention to what they love

• Focus on their studies

• Ignore the news

What does Richard Neville describe as 'soul medicine'?

• The practice of paying attention

• Hope

• Love

• Environmental activism