learning from nature

Through the years, WaterShapes has published numerous columns and articles that speak to the value of studying and appreciating nature.  Time and again, for example, contributors ranging from Brian Van Bower to Anthony Archer Wills (along with others too numerous to list) have waxed eloquent about the importance of getting out and taking good, long looks at the way things get done in the natural world.    Those of you who have not been inclined to take that message seriously will get quite a break on September 27, when the Public Broadcasting System will begin