A Tribute to Susanna Stodden
In Memory
Seattle environmental educator Susanna Stodden, and her mother Mary Cooper, were senselessly murdered on July 11, 2006 as they hiked together on the Pinnacle Lake Trail in the North Cascades. Like so many of us, Susanna and her mother sought the inspiration and comfort of nature, and it is shocking to discover the darker side of humanity lurking there among the trees.
Several years ago, I hired Susanna as a teacher at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Susanna went on to become actively involved with the program's Lake Washington Watershed Internship Program, working with South Seattle high school students in a year-long internship. Susanna also worked as a nature educator at Seattle Audubon, and was working toward becoming a school teacher. Susanna was a graduate of the environmental education program at Western Washington University.
As I and many others grieve her death, we can take comfort in knowing that Susanna touched the lives of many children, helping form early bonds with nature that will last a lifetime. Along the trails of Mercer Slough Nature Park, I can imagine Susanna leading a group of children in doing the Bog Bounce, keying out the name of a wetland plant, slipping canoe paddles in the slough, or peering into pond water.
Susanna left a gentle, inspirational footprint on this earth that will not be forgotten. Peace be with her family. And peace be with those of us shaken by this violent act, who feel a sense of fear in the woods and mountains that at the same time offer such deep respite.
BirdNote: A Tribute to Susanna Stodden
"Our world too often is subject to random violence and senseless human behavior, making it all the more important to help a child find a friend in nature. Take time to counteract fear of the unknown with your love and curiosity. Today's BirdNote is dedicated to Seattle Audubon nature educator Susanna Stodden and her mother Mary Cooper, both of whom gave the gift of nature to children." This Seattle Audubon's BirdNote can be listened to at: http://www.birdnote.org/birdnote.cfm?id=841
Susanna was Fabulous
A tribute to Susanna written by her colleagues at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center.
http://www.pacsci.org/susanna/
Seattle environmental educator Susanna Stodden, and her mother Mary Cooper, were senselessly murdered on July 11, 2006 as they hiked together on the Pinnacle Lake Trail in the North Cascades. Like so many of us, Susanna and her mother sought the inspiration and comfort of nature, and it is shocking to discover the darker side of humanity lurking there among the trees.
Several years ago, I hired Susanna as a teacher at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Susanna went on to become actively involved with the program's Lake Washington Watershed Internship Program, working with South Seattle high school students in a year-long internship. Susanna also worked as a nature educator at Seattle Audubon, and was working toward becoming a school teacher. Susanna was a graduate of the environmental education program at Western Washington University.
As I and many others grieve her death, we can take comfort in knowing that Susanna touched the lives of many children, helping form early bonds with nature that will last a lifetime. Along the trails of Mercer Slough Nature Park, I can imagine Susanna leading a group of children in doing the Bog Bounce, keying out the name of a wetland plant, slipping canoe paddles in the slough, or peering into pond water.
Susanna left a gentle, inspirational footprint on this earth that will not be forgotten. Peace be with her family. And peace be with those of us shaken by this violent act, who feel a sense of fear in the woods and mountains that at the same time offer such deep respite.
BirdNote: A Tribute to Susanna Stodden
"Our world too often is subject to random violence and senseless human behavior, making it all the more important to help a child find a friend in nature. Take time to counteract fear of the unknown with your love and curiosity. Today's BirdNote is dedicated to Seattle Audubon nature educator Susanna Stodden and her mother Mary Cooper, both of whom gave the gift of nature to children." This Seattle Audubon's BirdNote can be listened to at: http://www.birdnote.org/birdnote.cfm?id=841
Susanna was Fabulous
A tribute to Susanna written by her colleagues at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center.
http://www.pacsci.org/susanna/
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