Dave O’Hara
@davoh.bsky.social
Professor of Philosophy, Religion, Classics, and Environmental Studies. I study fish and forests, and the cultural ideas that connect them. Current home: South Dakota. Former homes: NY, VT, NM, PA, España. Canon for Creation Care, Episcopal Diocese of SD.
Badges and certificates don’t mean much to me, but this badge does. Glad to be considered a Nature Journaling Educator by @wildwonder.bsky.social !
Taking a class from them this summer was one of the highlights of my sabbatical.
Taking a class from them this summer was one of the highlights of my sabbatical.
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Badges and certificates don’t mean much to me, but this badge does. Glad to be considered a Nature Journaling Educator by @wildwonder.bsky.social !
Taking a class from them this summer was one of the highlights of my sabbatical.
Taking a class from them this summer was one of the highlights of my sabbatical.
“What Doesn’t Feel Tame?”: https://davoh.org/2025/11/28/what-doesnt-feel-tame.html
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“What Doesn’t Feel Tame?”: https://davoh.org/2025/11/28/what-doesnt-feel-tame.html
Reposted by Dave O’Hara
Out of print for more than 40 years, I digitized, edited, and reissued (paperback, Kindle) one of Maine's most important works of nature writing. Proceeds go to Wabanaki REACH to support self-determination & restorative justice in Wabanaki & Maine communities. www.wabanakireach.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Out of print for more than 40 years, I digitized, edited, and reissued (paperback, Kindle) one of Maine's most important works of nature writing. Proceeds go to Wabanaki REACH to support self-determination & restorative justice in Wabanaki & Maine communities. www.wabanakireach.org
Prairie Sages: https://davoh.org/2025/11/27/prairie-sages.html
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Prairie Sages: https://davoh.org/2025/11/27/prairie-sages.html
If you’re bothered by the news, let me suggest some ways to channel that:
* Pray (see comment below)
* Act (prayer is cool but not enough)
* Give (what you can; what you can is enough)
* Pray (see comment below)
* Act (prayer is cool but not enough)
* Give (what you can; what you can is enough)
November 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you’re bothered by the news, let me suggest some ways to channel that:
* Pray (see comment below)
* Act (prayer is cool but not enough)
* Give (what you can; what you can is enough)
* Pray (see comment below)
* Act (prayer is cool but not enough)
* Give (what you can; what you can is enough)
Woke up to WhatsApp voicemail from the mother of one of my students. She lives in a small country on the other side of the planet. Wanted to thank me for caring for her daughter, who is my advisee. How to tell her I only wish I could do more to ensure her child’s future?
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Woke up to WhatsApp voicemail from the mother of one of my students. She lives in a small country on the other side of the planet. Wanted to thank me for caring for her daughter, who is my advisee. How to tell her I only wish I could do more to ensure her child’s future?
This semester I’ve had more students talking about how important their faith is to them than I recall hearing in several decades.
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This semester I’ve had more students talking about how important their faith is to them than I recall hearing in several decades.
You guys, nature is wonderful.
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
You guys, nature is wonderful.
The Sound of Philosophy: https://davoh.org/2025/11/26/the-sound-of-philosophy.html
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Sound of Philosophy: https://davoh.org/2025/11/26/the-sound-of-philosophy.html
Reposted by Dave O’Hara
Are paintings real? Many art lovers feel they’re looking at real people and landscapes. Scientists say it’s time to consider whether they’re onto something.
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Are paintings real? Many art lovers feel they’re looking at real people and landscapes. Scientists say it’s time to consider whether they’re onto something.
My book about brook trout and conservation is on 50% sale with free shipping this week.
Books make great gifts!
Buying books is also a great way to encourage authors.
I welcome your encouragement. 🙂
davoh.org/2025/11/26/b...
Books make great gifts!
Buying books is also a great way to encourage authors.
I welcome your encouragement. 🙂
davoh.org/2025/11/26/b...
Buy My Books, Please
In an act of shameless self-promotion I’ll let you know that …
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My book about brook trout and conservation is on 50% sale with free shipping this week.
Books make great gifts!
Buying books is also a great way to encourage authors.
I welcome your encouragement. 🙂
davoh.org/2025/11/26/b...
Books make great gifts!
Buying books is also a great way to encourage authors.
I welcome your encouragement. 🙂
davoh.org/2025/11/26/b...
Buy My Books, Please: https://davoh.org/2025/11/26/buy-my-books-please.html
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Buy My Books, Please: https://davoh.org/2025/11/26/buy-my-books-please.html
Do you have a favorite app or software for making research posters? Looking for recommendations.
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Do you have a favorite app or software for making research posters? Looking for recommendations.
Lots of wind and a little snow here in Sioux Falls last night. Looking forward to XC skiing soon!
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Lots of wind and a little snow here in Sioux Falls last night. Looking forward to XC skiing soon!
Also, if you just want the sounds of nature, listen to the end, where we sit in silence for five minutes in the place I chose for its soundscape.
Sometimes this is what philosophy looks like: riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
A Philosophy of Conservation - Dr. David O'Hara - The Rivers and Rangelands Podcast
Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Dr. David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana Unive...
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Also, if you just want the sounds of nature, listen to the end, where we sit in silence for five minutes in the place I chose for its soundscape.
Sometimes this is what philosophy looks like: riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
A Philosophy of Conservation - Dr. David O'Hara - The Rivers and Rangelands Podcast
Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Dr. David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana Unive...
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Sometimes this is what philosophy looks like: riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
How To Live Well: https://davoh.org/2025/11/25/how-to-live-well.html
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
How To Live Well: https://davoh.org/2025/11/25/how-to-live-well.html
Delighted to be interviewed on the latest episode of Rivers and Rangelands, about philosophy, education, and conservation.
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
A Philosophy of Conservation - Dr. David O'Hara - The Rivers and Rangelands Podcast
Hosts: Travis Entenman & Lori WalshGuest: Dr. David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana Unive...
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Delighted to be interviewed on the latest episode of Rivers and Rangelands, about philosophy, education, and conservation.
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
riversandrangelands.buzzsprout.com/2439443/epis...
Today’s shelfie. Fewer conversations with students, deeper reading.
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today’s shelfie. Fewer conversations with students, deeper reading.
When I was in 4th grade, Mrs Brady read us one of the Narnia books. I think it is fair to say that it changed my life. Thanks, Mrs Brady.
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Clive Staples Lewis, Apologist and Spiritual Writer, 1963
The Collect: Rite I:O God of searing truth and surpassing beauty, we give thanks to thee for Clive Staples Lewis, whose sanctified imagination lit fires of faith in young and old alike; Surprise us al...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When I was in 4th grade, Mrs Brady read us one of the Narnia books. I think it is fair to say that it changed my life. Thanks, Mrs Brady.
www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/c...
www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/c...
Tessellation
Casablanca
Casablanca
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tessellation
Casablanca
Casablanca
Academy, Business, Charity, Mission: https://davoh.org/2025/11/21/academy-business-charity-mission.html
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Academy, Business, Charity, Mission: https://davoh.org/2025/11/21/academy-business-charity-mission.html
Reposted by Dave O’Hara
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
Friends, what are your favorite translations of Aristophanes? Hoping to introduce a small reading group (focused on the Peloponnesian War) to a few of his plays this winter, but I don’t regularly teach Aristophanes so I’m looking for suggestions.
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Friends, what are your favorite translations of Aristophanes? Hoping to introduce a small reading group (focused on the Peloponnesian War) to a few of his plays this winter, but I don’t regularly teach Aristophanes so I’m looking for suggestions.