January 18, 2005
We are currently solidifing our team for Project Peru 2. Below is our team from last years learning adventure. If you are interested in joining our team feel free to contact us.|
David Freeman Co-Director  |
In the Winter of 2001 Dave completed a 6 week, 225 mile, solo toboggan trek along
the Minnesota/Ontario border. Dubbed the Border Country Adventure, Dave used a
lap top computer and Globalstar Satellite phone to post journals, photos, and
other educational resources to the internet, and connected with classrooms across
the country during his first learning adventure. This first adventure provided
the foundation from which The Wilderness Classroom Organization and many more
Learning Adventures have grown. During the last four years he has played a vital
role in the development and implementation of seven online learning adventures.
Dave Freeman graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder where he studied Biology and Anthropology. Dave is also a web master, programmer, and wilderness guide. He has worked as a dog sledding instructor, sea kayaking instructor, and canoeing outfitter/instructor for 10 seasons, introducing hundreds of participants to wilderness travel. |
| Jennifer
has always been interested in other countries and cultures and participated in
a variety of travel adventures. In 1998 she took the opportunity to spend a year
traveling around the world, visiting 14 countries. Several classrooms in her hometown
in New Hampshire followed her trip and their enthusiasm and interest inspired
her to found TravelingEd.org. TravelingEd is a nonprofit organization with a mission
to engage children by creating learning communities that provide experience-based
educational programs that bring the world into the classroom. TravelingEd.org
and Wilderness Classroom have similar missions, and Jennifer and Dave began discussing
collaboration ideas in 2003, and recently decided to work together on Project
Peru. Jennifer is eager to provide Project Peru curriculum and team up with Wilderness
Classroom for this exciting adventure. | |
Adam
Hansen  | Project
Peru will be Adam Hansen's second learning adventure with Wilderness Classroom.
While working on the Boreal Forest Project his expertise in web page development
and technology were crucial. Adam has spent most of his life paddling canoes in
the northwoods of Minnesota, so his technical skills will also be important on
this expedition. When not on expeditions with WCO Adam is preparing for his entry
into law school. |
Jesse
Beightol  | This
will be Jesse Beightol's first expedition with Wilderness Classroom. A
native Minnesotan, Jesse now makes the outdoors his home. When not leading wilderness
trips for Wilderness Inquiry, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, or the National Outdoor
Leadership School, he teaches at Eagle Rock School in Colorado. Jesse is working
towards his teaching license and Masters in Educational Leadership at Colorado
State University. |
Comments
hey crew i'm very interested in peru whats the tempeture there? how tall is the rain right now?
I'm trying to learn a lot more about peru
Posted by: Khadijah at March 31, 2005 09:09 AM
Hello crew!
I am a student at OQMS in Lemont, Illinois,one of the schools that will be learning and exploring along with you on your trip to Peru. I was hoping that you could tell me a little about the Giant Otter. You see, we picked an animal of Peru to learn on as part of this exciting experience. I really appreciate any information you have! Thanks a lot, and I will see you soon at an assembly that you are supposed to appear in. Thanks again,
Val
Posted by: Val at April 1, 2005 09:37 PM
Hi!
You are so , so ,lucky you get to go to Peru!!!!!
That would be on my vacation list.What kind of un- firmiliar animals have you come upon so far?
It was only 7 degrees warmer in Peru then here in LaGrange! Are the Hammocks comfortable? I've always wanted to try sleeping in one of those!
See Ya!
Posted by: Juliet at April 6, 2005 05:12 PM
Hey crew, how is it in Peru? Its nice here in Amboy. How worm is it in Peru? Right now its spring and its still cold in here. Hope to talk to you for a while talk to u next week on Friday. About the same time. Bye
Posted by: Crystal at April 8, 2005 10:32 AM
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOUR WEB SITE!!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS!! ALL I HAVE DONE HAS BEEN LOOKING ON THIS SITE FROM SUNUP TO SUN DOWN!!!
CANT WAIT TO UPDATE THIS AGIAN!!!
WITH ALL MY LOVE,
NATALIE MUARRY
Posted by: Natalie at April 12, 2005 08:30 AM
*You guyz r doin gr8 and i love this site...i like hearing all the updates every computer class, which i have every week, on Wednesday, And since its been a week most of the time there is a lot of new and interesting things!!!!! Good luck and i hope your having a fun time!!!!*
Lots of Love,
Jordan
Posted by: *Jordan* at April 13, 2005 10:38 AM
i luv project peru
i luv the animals that you guys get to see
that is so cool
i wish i could go there to see all the new animals and i would like to meet the people there and try to live like them for a while
i think that it would be really fun.
Posted by: Alexis at May 9, 2005 09:26 AM
Thanks for the great comments everyone. We were glad to have you along for the adventure!
- Adam
Posted by: Anonymous at May 10, 2005 10:14 AM
Sounds like it was a great adventure. I am so glad to get to go along for the ride. Dave, I hope to see you soon!
Posted by: Julie at May 24, 2005 05:53 PM
