At least once a year, the two of them would head out to fix the fence along an uncultivated section of land. I remember wanting to live out there. It was just beautiful. While Graber has always enjoyed exploring the outdoors, his classes at Bethel have deepened his appreciation for the interconnectedness of all forms of life. Everything is related to each other.
Species grow and adapt because of other species.
Andrea Yoder, a 1999 graduate in biology, recalled how she was idealistic about environmental issues when she arrived on campus her freshman year. The whole goal is sustainability. We can't just save the trees and say nothing about the indigenous people. Everything is intertwined. Jon Piper, associate professor of biology at Bethel since fall 1997, is well-acquainted with the dilemmas facing today's generations of environmentalists.