In a world that is often bustling with digital noise, a desire to connect with the roots of our environment is blossoming. The Blue Potato: Notes from the Ground, a newsletter created by Veronica Gaylie, is a response to this need. As it becomes easier and easier to feel disconnected from the earth beneath our feet, The Blue Potato offers a refreshing reminder of our interconnectedness with the sacred space of nature. Describing her newsletter as a monthly haven for nature lovers, readers, writers, and teachers, Gaylie seeks to provide a space for readers to pay attention and engage with the earth by reflecting on the small, important happenings in the world and the lives around them.
With each edition of her newsletter, subscribers are treated to a rich tapestry of content, including reflections, book recommendations, how-to sections, and environmental writing prompts. But at its core, The Blue Potato is more than just a newsletter; it is an invitation to be a steward of the earth. It inspires readers to delve deeper, to move beyond the ever-evolving world, and to engage with the resiliency and consistency of nature.
Gaylie’s vision for The Blue Potato, however, extends beyond its digital pages. She envisions it to become a community—a place for like-minded individuals passionate about earth stewardship and environmental literacy to connect. Through workshops, interviews, and collaborative projects, she hopes to continue building and growing her community on The Blue Potato.
Being both a writer and an educator, Gaylie recognizes the importance of instilling love and care for the environment in the next generation. For her, it is not simply about teaching facts on climate change or air pollution; it’s about “making space for wonder and a sense of awe,” according to Gaylie. She emphasizes the importance of teachers instilling care for the natural world in their students that extends beyond the classroom.
Curious why Gaylie chose to name her newsletter The Blue Potato? Subscribe to her newsletter below and stay tuned for her upcoming edition which will delve into her reasons behind this!
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