Kerry Barba

Elon '22 psychology major

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

The last day of #COR4240 was very bittersweet, but cooking bread over the fire was definitely a good way to end. I am excited to take everything I learned in this class into the world #ElonEd #natureawareness

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

I went on a sunrise walk this morning, and crossed paths (twice!) with one of our neighbors, whom I later spotted and left alone. Grateful for a beautiful morning, except the #noisepollution #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

The University cancelled class today but we were still able to meet in small groups to discuss the material. It definitely feels different than learning outdoors #TheNatureFix #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

I had class outside in the rain today for the first time ever! We built a fort, which kept us (momentarily, somewhat) dry #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

“It.. bothers me that human supremacists believe that only humans create art. What about lightning? Thunder?” -Derrick Jensen, The Myth of Human Supremacy. Today we created forest mandalas, taking time to appreciate the art inherent in nature, and create our own. #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

Class was cut short today but we made the best of it! We even had a fire in the snow #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

Today I spent a lot of time out in nature- I went on a hike with classmates, and then watched the sunset. I am definitely feeling the effects of the Nature Fix! #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

What would it feel like to be a tree? Today I interviewed a tree to try to find out! If that feels like a ridiculous idea to you, it did to me too… until I considered why. Kindness and empathy always (yes, even to trees.) #plantsareintelligent #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

“I think all of us have a sense that we’re not quite fulfilling our potential as the human beings who evolved in this really quite thrilling and exciting and dangerous environment, and that our lives are a bit too small…” - George Monbiot, in The Great Rewilding #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

Got a new friend today! Already doing my research on how to keep ki happy #COR4240 #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

Made a fairy house in my #COR4240 class today, thorns and all! I’m excited to continue learning from nature and continue getting more comfortable without clear guidelines #ElonEd

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

Fire-building skills are coming along! We learned how to use ⁦@KellyKettle⁩ and built our biggest fire to date #ElonEd #COR4240

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

I got my hands dirty yesterday and decorated a mud face. It felt a lot like childhood #ElonEd #COR4240

[Kerry Barba @kerry_barba]

The end result of a fire-building activity I did today as part of my Nature Awareness course. It did not burn for long, but I know more today than I did yesterday! It’s all about the process #ElonEd #COR4240