Writings and other material by Ben Gadd

Please remember that if you are borrowing something from any of my writings -- a sentence or a paragraph for a school assignment, say -- you must give me proper credit as the author. If you're not sure what I mean by "proper credit," please read my student handout on the subject: Guide to References. It explains how to avoid plagiarism.

Lecture notes, speeches

Geology of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains

Conservation, from Chaucer to Smokey the Bear

Why We Head for the Woods

Six Good Reasons to Save the Wilderness

Equipment lists

Equipment List for Short Backpacking Trips

Equipment List for Summer Backpacking

Equipment List for Icefield Skiing

Short essays

A Naturalist's Thoughts about Science and Religion

O Canada National Wilderness

Old Men Playing in the Garden

Fifty-somethings Hanging by Their Fingertips

For kids and teachers

Story of the Earth (Cosmology for Eight-year-olds)

Dr. Bruin's Jasper Quiz

For college instructors and university professors

Guide to References

Editing Symbols for Marking Student Papers

Short story

The Gathering Place

Miscellaneous

Wolverine humor item for writer's workshop