While such togetherness and lack of the usual resources will likely inspire new horror films and comedy series, this quarantine period also provides a positive reminder for us to slow down, be present and reclaim the wonder.
Professor MaryJean McCarthy is a Clinical Associate Professor at Adelphi University’s College of Education and Health Sciences, having worked there for over 25 years, and was a science classroom teacher for 13 years. Her particular interests are environmental stewardship, citizen science, science inquiry and professional development. Her love of the outdoors began as a young child, when she, along with her siblings, explored the woods of Kirtland, Ohio, and enjoyed family camping vacations. Many years as a distance runner also contributed to her connection with nature. Her husband, Bob and four grown children, Ellen, Bridget, Katherine and Robert, live in Long Island, NY. They cherish family time together - often spent outside in their backyard populated with native plants, at the beach or hiking.
