Next Generation Indie Book Awards
2 appearances
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Edition 9 (2015) Runner-up
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Edition 10 (2016) Runner-up
Joseph Bharat Cornell
ジョセフ・バラート・コーネル
Joseph Bharat Cornell
Pen Names:
Bharat（Used as a spiritual/middle name within his spiritual community and appears in some publications）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1950-09-02 （United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Nature educator, Writer, Instructor
- Active Years
- 1978-
- Affiliations
- Sharing Nature Worldwide (formerly Sharing Nature Foundation)
- Influenced By
- John Muir
- Influenced
- Nature educators and outdoor educators worldwide, Practitioners of children's nature education programs
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Honorary award from the National Association for Interpretation | — | — | National Association for Interpretation | recipient |
| — | Countess Sonja-Bernadotte Prize | For contributions to environmental education | — | German awarding organization (details unknown) | recipient |
| — | Honorary member of the Hungarian Society for Environmental Education (HSEE) | Recognized for service as a role model for educators worldwide | — | Magyar Környezeti Nevelési Egyesület (Hungarian Society for Environmental Education) | honorary member |
Honorary award from the National Association for Interpretation
Organization:
National Association for Interpretation
Result:
recipient
Countess Sonja-Bernadotte Prize
Work:
For contributions to environmental education
Organization:
German awarding organization (details unknown)
Result:
recipient
Honorary member of the Hungarian Society for Environmental Education (HSEE)
Work:
Recognized for service as a role model for educators worldwide
Organization:
Magyar Környezeti Nevelési Egyesület (Hungarian Society for Environmental Education)
Result:
honorary member
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Sharing Nature with Children: The Classic Parents' and Teachers' Nature Awareness Guidebook
1978 Nature education / practical guideA practical guide for parents, teachers, and children offering activities and exercises to deepen connection with nature through observation, sensory awareness, stories, and games.
Connection with natureSensory awarenessExperiential learning
Translations
- Translated into 15 languages
Sharing the Joy of Nature: Nature Activities for All Ages
1989 Nature education / activity collectionContains numerous nature activities for all ages, suitable for families, schools, and community settings.
Intergenerational nature experiencesParticipatory activities
John Muir: My Life with Nature
2000 Biography / natural historyA biographical work about John Muir, linking his life and nature philosophy to contemporary education.
BiographyConservation thought
Bibliography
- Sharing Nature with Children (1978; classic editions 1984, 1998, etc.)
- Sharing the Joy of Nature (1989)
- Sharing Nature with Children II (1998)
- John Muir: My Life with Nature (2000)
- With Beauty Before Me: An Inspirational Guide for Nature Walks (2000)
- Listening to Nature: How to Deepen Your Awareness of Nature (1987; rev. ed. 2014)
- Journey to the Heart of Nature: A Guided Exploration (1995)
- The Sky and Earth Touched Me: Sharing Nature Wellness Exercises (2014)
- Sharing Nature: Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages (2015)
- Deep Nature Play: A Guide to Wholeness, Aliveness, Creativity, and Inspired Learning (2018)
- Flow Learning: Opening Heart and Spirit Through Nature (2022)
Translations of Works
- Sharing Nature with Children has been translated into approximately 15 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Instructional and practicalAccessible, conversational toneEmphasis on experiential description
- Recurring Motifs
- Sensory-based nature awarenessSharing and community buildingRelationships between children and nature
Legacy
Through works such as Sharing Nature with Children and his practical programs, Joseph Bharat Cornell has had a significant global impact on nature education, influencing many programs and educators. His guides remain widely referenced in educational practice.
Academic Societies
- Hungarian Society for Environmental Education (honorary member)
In Popular Culture
- Widely referenced in nature education workshops and instructional materials
Quotes
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Sharing nature is one of the simplest ways to open children's hearts and senses.
Source: Sharing Nature with Children (1978)
Trivia
- The middle name 'Bharat' was given within his spiritual community and is used in some publications.
- Sharing Nature with Children has been translated into around 15 languages and has reported worldwide sales of roughly half a million copies (source-dependent).