Nick Zentner & Denice Rochelle | August 7, 2024 Nick spends the weekend with The Bronze Chapter at Deception Pass State Park. Support Denice here! thebronzechapt...
This geology camp was created to give families, kids, and individuals of color an opportunity to connect with the natural world and explore stories that rocks tell in a peer-centered, safe, playful, and supportive environment. It was about Representation. We represented. Mission accomplished. Nick’s contagious enthusiasm brought folx out of their shells and into discovery, literally pressing noses and fingers against dirt and rock while contemplating what 160 million years is. Thank you for being willing to have these conversations. It was brave and bold and real. I’m stoked for our connection - let’s do some good together 🤙🏾
Denise, you and your friends are a real asset to the community! I love you and your work for that! As a simple white Dutch guy I haven't got an inkling of the difficulties you have to face. But you are helping your community in an enormous way. God bless!
Nick- I have been watching most of your videos for the last 5 years, never commented. You are a great storyteller and teacher. I am a white guy w a black daughter and love to hear your interest in race/culture and the love of geology and teaching. I love that you want to learn about other races and cultures as much as geology. You are a learner and teacher and thank you for continuing to learn and teach. I’ll keep watching and thank you for all you do and your curiosity to learn and teach. You are doing a great job! Keep it up!
Thanks Nick for expanding the conversation beyond just rocks. It's all interconnected, in order to engender and appreciation for and love of our planet, our human society needs to be inclusive. I encourage you to influence the staffing of the geology faculty to include people of color. You've seen the results, it's as simple as that.
Heartwarming to see the inner light of curiosity shine in their eyes. It shocks me that there are leaders who condemn concepts of inclusion and diversity even now. Such leaders appear to wish that people remain in fear. And yet we're 20-ish generations removed from the Civil War. Thank you, Nick, for bringing these lovely people into my life, and for your untiring honesty.
There are a lot of families that can't afford to give their children these kind of opportunities to go out and discover the "outside" of the community where learning and adventure prods the minds to seeing natural beauty on the planet, not just in books or TV but really visiting places like this. Thank you Denice and Nick for making things happen by encouraging young explorers and in a welcoming way. As for the huge erratic in Martha Lake Park it's a 18 foot tall greenschist boulder.
“Be the change you want to see in the world” probably one of my favourite quotes, and probably my favourite RUclipsr embodying that philosophy. Not just a bunch of white guys sitting around a room talking about making change. Nick Zentner is out there doing it. Inspiring others. Thank you Nick!
I am stunned, Nick! Kudos to you! Yes, more of this connection with other cultures, IMHO, would be appreciated in my view. Leaning about our surroundings is satisfying a natural curiosity we all should have from the moment we leave the womb. It is an opportunity that can be enjoyed until that particular day we cease to be. Five stars to you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you!
Thank you for this video, Nick. Much love and respect to you and to Denise for this wonderful program. As a now 63yr old WF, I grew up camping and playing outdoors. I took that fun for granted. I grew up in a suburb of Rochester NY and I always appreciated the cultural diversity. But I didn’t understand the struggles and fear and discomfort POC endured, and still endure, on a daily basis. ❤
This is a striking example of America changing for the better from the bottom up! No government can "mandate" what Nick and Denice are doing in "real" time.
Thanks again. Keep extending the right hand of friendship. We need to encourage everyone to feel safe in developing their skill sets for the benefit of all.
Wow! Denise is a beautiful human being. I love what she's doing. Thanks, Nick, for bringing all of these stories to us. I hope to see more like them in the future.
Thank you Denice, Nick, and people just like you for trying to make Safe Space for ALL people to be able to learn for common goals and to enjoy learning something new without fear of rejection! By doing so, I also thank you for trying to close the gaps of ALL the people with different walks, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses!!✨... I hope the communities like this would grow strong in coming days in WA!!😄💞💗✨
I LOVE this video so much! It's such a delight to observe in real time when people realize a geologic concept. Like the kiddo's excitement in understanding the origin story of serpentinite or the folks learning to see a geologic fault. Also super cool to day light stories about land conservation, grant writing collaboration, and bring in Glenn Nelson's experience. Love knowing The Bronze Chapter is doing so much good. ❤️
This discussion was enlightening. Good work by all involved. No one who wants to should miss out on outdoor adventures. Even a campfire ghost story or two.
Thanks for the introduction to this group. While it was great to see the chert again, the second half of the video was much more interesting. Thanks for doing this one.
Love this gathering. Love Denice’s vision. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s great Nick that you found another avenue of outreach. Another insight into the trauma of being a person of color. It mirrors my experience as a woman, never feeling completely safe alone in a new environment.
Thank you Nick for this presentation, thank you for all your passion, hard work and dedication to teach geology to the masses. It shows what a kind, compassionate human being you are by bringing diversity to your program. Thank you Denise and The Bronze Chapter for your mission to break the barriers with racial inequality.
That was excellent. Thank you for keeping that last part in. I’m going to share it with the director of a church camp I am affiliated with that is striving to become more sensitive and diverse.
Is awesome work of Lady Denice is doing⭐️....more people doing the same...out doors for everyone, with community✌️ Sir Nick for me your RUclips videos it is a easy way to learn geology, not a cult, just the way to understand a little more the planet 😁
Greg from northern Michigan. That inanimate rock is full of life. It's important to plant seeds like this in future generations. If one out of a hundred takes hold, you have done well here.
Fun....look at all the curiosity...Nick you're so cool, inspiring and teaching all generations. Very interesting speakers about subjects I've been following.
I love this direction, Nick... I sense a potential synergy between your... unique and "out of the box"... style, For lack of a better term, the past couple of years or so, and the efforts of Denise and her associates. Especially the kids. As we know, not all kids are given the same examples of their options in a tangible way, but they are ALL primed and interested and ready... cuz that's how children are: once given the opportunity to sink their teeth into something, or a few things, they will usually take care of the rest.
In 1977, when I had been 19 years old, one had been a summer camp counselor for "The Fresh Air Fund", which was an organization that had a Camp at Ellenville, NY. The organization enabled inner city (nyc) children to have a three week experience with the natural world. My favorite part was taking my group into The Ellenville Fault Ice Caves nearby. Which is a geological wonder in itself. {look it up} Thanks for showing this!
Congrats to Denice for her vision and making it happen! Most of the people of color I have talked about camping have been afraid of predator animals. It seems the horror stories of animal attacks are thought of as happening daily. Denice also touched on another point, the cost of "adventuring" . The $ to get out and the income disparity of disposable income is a deterrent.
What an awesome video, story, program, and people! Bless you Denice and Nick. I have never even thought of Hannah as a woman of color. She's always just been a woman of beauty who could have any number of ethnic backgrounds. This video reminds me of the song Saturday In The Park by the group Chicago, where it says... Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day. A bronze man still can tell stories his own way. Listen children, all is not lost. All is not lost, oh no!.... People reaching, really touching A real celebration Waiting for us all If you want it, really want it Can you dig out? (Yes, I can) And (We've) been waiting such a long time For the day, yeah, woo!
As a white guy trying to wrap my brain around the idea of "safe spaces", I envision it as the way I might feel if I walked into the "wrong neighborhood", then try to imagine what it would be like if I perceived most neighborhoods as being "wrong".
This geology camp was created to give families, kids, and individuals of color an opportunity to connect with the natural world and explore stories that rocks tell in a peer-centered, safe, playful, and supportive environment. It was about Representation. We represented. Mission accomplished.
Nick’s contagious enthusiasm brought folx out of their shells and into discovery, literally pressing noses and fingers against dirt and rock while contemplating what 160 million years is.
Thank you for being willing to have these conversations. It was brave and bold and real.
I’m stoked for our connection - let’s do some good together 🤙🏾
Denise, you and your friends are a real asset to the community! I love you and your work for that!
As a simple white Dutch guy I haven't got an inkling of the difficulties you have to face. But you are helping your community in an enormous way. God bless!
Dare I say it? You rock, Denice! Truly an inspiration for myself and my community.
What wonderful energy in that group. Denice, you and Nick need to do more colabs. The world needs this.
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A Great thing you're doing with Nick. Capeau and greetings, Dirk from Den Helder Holland
Nick- I have been watching most of your videos for the last 5 years, never commented. You are a great storyteller and teacher. I am a white guy w a black daughter and love to hear your interest in race/culture and the love of geology and teaching. I love that you want to learn about other races and cultures as much as geology.
You are a learner and teacher and thank you for continuing to learn and teach. I’ll keep watching and thank you for all you do and your curiosity to learn and teach. You are doing a great job! Keep it up!
Thanks Nick for expanding the conversation beyond just rocks. It's all interconnected, in order to engender and appreciation for and love of our planet, our human society needs to be inclusive. I encourage you to influence the staffing of the geology faculty to include people of color. You've seen the results, it's as simple as that.
What am amazing lady! And thank you Nick for bringing your enthusiasm, love for geology and infectious positivity! ❤❤
Heartwarming to see the inner light of curiosity shine in their eyes. It shocks me that there are leaders who condemn concepts of inclusion and diversity even now. Such leaders appear to wish that people remain in fear. And yet we're 20-ish generations removed from the Civil War. Thank you, Nick, for bringing these lovely people into my life, and for your untiring honesty.
Nick, you are truly a special person. Great to see you bringing people of all colors and shapes together to learn about the outdoors and geology?
There are a lot of families that can't afford to give their children these kind of opportunities to go out and discover the "outside" of the community where learning and adventure prods the minds to seeing natural beauty on the planet, not just
in books or TV but really visiting places like this. Thank you Denice and Nick for making things happen by encouraging
young explorers and in a welcoming way. As for the huge erratic in Martha Lake Park it's a 18 foot tall greenschist boulder.
“Be the change you want to see in the world” probably one of my favourite quotes, and probably my favourite RUclipsr embodying that philosophy. Not just a bunch of white guys sitting around a room talking about making change. Nick Zentner is out there doing it. Inspiring others. Thank you Nick!
I am stunned, Nick! Kudos to you! Yes, more of this connection with other cultures, IMHO, would be appreciated in my view. Leaning about our surroundings is satisfying a natural curiosity we all should have from the moment we leave the womb. It is an opportunity that can be enjoyed until that particular day we cease to be. Five stars to you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you!
Thank you for this video, Nick. Much love and respect to you and to Denise for this wonderful program. As a now 63yr old WF, I grew up camping and playing outdoors. I took that fun for granted. I grew up in a suburb of Rochester NY and I always appreciated the cultural diversity. But I didn’t understand the struggles and fear and discomfort POC endured, and still endure, on a daily basis. ❤
What a wonderful outreach idea that accomplishes multiple goals simultaneously. Thanks for sharing this with us Nick.
This is a striking example of America changing for the better from the bottom up! No government can "mandate" what Nick and Denice are doing in "real" time.
Nick you're great. You are an ambassador of culture and earth science❤❤❤
Thanks again. Keep extending the right hand of friendship. We need to encourage everyone to feel safe in developing their skill sets for the benefit of all.
I seldom watch long videos. I'm glad I took the time to watch--and more important--to hear this one.
My admiration for Nick's willingness to open himself up as he connects with all kinds of other people is redoubled.
@Nick Zentner This has been a very fascinating and informative video. Please do more of these videos.
Wow! Denise is a beautiful human being. I love what she's doing. Thanks, Nick, for bringing all of these stories to us. I hope to see more like them in the future.
Thank you Denice, Nick, and people just like you for trying to make Safe Space for ALL people to be able to learn for common goals and to enjoy learning something new without fear of rejection! By doing so, I also thank you for trying to close the gaps of ALL the people with different walks, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses!!✨... I hope the communities like this would grow strong in coming days in WA!!😄💞💗✨
Beautiful energy ❤ very inspirational. Thank you for all you do! 🙏💞🙏💞
You do keep us all connected to our beautiful planet Earth in such a way and worldwide ❤ thanks so much Nick❣️❣️❣️ Love you❤
I LOVE this video so much! It's such a delight to observe in real time when people realize a geologic concept. Like the kiddo's excitement in understanding the origin story of serpentinite or the folks learning to see a geologic fault. Also super cool to day light stories about land conservation, grant writing collaboration, and bring in Glenn Nelson's experience. Love knowing The Bronze Chapter is doing so much good. ❤️
That was a very impactful video. Thank you for sharing this.
This discussion was enlightening. Good work by all involved. No one who wants to should miss out on outdoor adventures.
Even a campfire ghost story or two.
Thank you for doing outreach. It helps and makes a difference. Set the bar high and success comes for all the outreach.
Thanks for the introduction to this group. While it was great to see the chert again, the second half of the video was much more interesting. Thanks for doing this one.
Love this gathering. Love Denice’s vision. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s great Nick that you found another avenue of outreach. Another insight into the trauma of being a person of color. It mirrors my experience as a woman, never feeling completely safe alone in a new environment.
A beautiful thing at a beautiful place, many thanks for sharing.
Excellent!! Great idea executed well.
Thank you for aiding this sincere organizer and her colleagues.
What an impressive episode. thank you.
Just when I think I couldn't possibly love nick more....
Thank you Nick for this presentation, thank you for all your passion, hard work and dedication to teach geology to the masses. It shows what a kind, compassionate human being you are by bringing diversity to your program.
Thank you Denise and The Bronze Chapter for your mission to break the barriers with racial inequality.
That was excellent. Thank you for keeping that last part in. I’m going to share it with the director of a church camp I am affiliated with that is striving to become more sensitive and diverse.
Thanks Nick and Denice, this is great!
What a great initiative! Nick , Denice! So inspiring!
Beautiful Nick…love how you reach out to young folks..
Is awesome work of Lady Denice is doing⭐️....more people doing the same...out doors for everyone, with community✌️
Sir Nick for me your RUclips videos it is a easy way to learn geology, not a cult, just the way to understand a little more the planet 😁
And while out there they do learn things about themselves and each other too
This is fantastic!
Greg from northern Michigan. That inanimate rock is full of life. It's important to plant seeds like this in future generations. If one out of a hundred takes hold, you have done well here.
Thank you, Nick and Denice. Looks like everyone had fun and learned some stuff!
Fun....look at all the curiosity...Nick you're so cool, inspiring and teaching all generations. Very interesting speakers about subjects I've been following.
What a great idea and a great person to lead it.
This is fantastic, thanks for sharing this initiative. It only takes a few motivated people to set big changes in motion.
I really loved this episode.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Chef Johnson. My regards to the Organization, you must have a tremendous feeling of loss.
Thanks for your words. It's a crushing blow.
Love this. Kids are the best! So good to see!
Truly a wonderful episode!
I love this direction, Nick... I sense a potential synergy between your... unique and "out of the box"... style, For lack of a better term, the past couple of years or so, and the efforts of Denise and her associates. Especially the kids. As we know, not all kids are given the same examples of their options in a tangible way, but they are ALL primed and interested and ready... cuz that's how children are: once given the opportunity to sink their teeth into something, or a few things, they will usually take care of the rest.
In 1977, when I had been 19 years old, one had been a summer camp counselor for "The Fresh Air Fund", which was an organization that had a Camp at Ellenville, NY. The organization enabled inner city (nyc) children to have a three week experience with the natural world. My favorite part was taking my group into The Ellenville Fault Ice Caves nearby. Which is a geological wonder in itself. {look it up} Thanks for showing this!
Was that part Outward Bound?
T Y Sir. Nice to find this at midnight.
Good evening for a Nick upload!
Great teacher!
Love this!!!!
That's right, we know through the ages, if we want change, we have to "get into action."
Outreach comes in many shapes, forms & colors.
Congrats to Denice for her vision and making it happen! Most of the people of color I have talked about camping have been afraid of predator animals. It seems the horror stories of animal attacks are thought of as happening daily. Denice also touched on another point, the cost of "adventuring" . The $ to get out and the income disparity of disposable income is a deterrent.
Most Awesome Video ever
What an awesome video, story, program, and people! Bless you Denice and Nick.
I have never even thought of Hannah as a woman of color. She's always just been a woman of beauty who could have any number of ethnic backgrounds.
This video reminds me of the song Saturday In The Park by the group Chicago, where it says...
Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day.
A bronze man still can tell stories his own way.
Listen children, all is not lost.
All is not lost, oh no!....
People reaching, really touching
A real celebration
Waiting for us all
If you want it, really want it
Can you dig out? (Yes, I can)
And (We've) been waiting such a long time
For the day, yeah, woo!
EXCELLENT... and eye-opening for a 66 year old white male, who works in a very diverse setting.
As a white guy trying to wrap my brain around the idea of "safe spaces", I envision it as the way I might feel if I walked into the "wrong neighborhood", then try to imagine what it would be like if I perceived most neighborhoods as being "wrong".
That’s a nice boulder.
Oh the seeds of geology and history you just planted!
Interesting conversation. How to expand interest and availability to a wider audience.
Great
Taking novices to a melange zone is difficult place to teach stratigraphy 😊
keep it up
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