Welcome to my blog:
A space for environmental education and musings on nature
Printable Nature Journal for Kids
Are you caring for little ones who are curious about the outdoors? Print out this nature journal for them to record their observations of plants and animals!
Bird Beacons
Over the course of my life, a few birds have become increasingly meaningful, spiritually or otherwise. Here are three of my bird beacons.
Marine Noise Pollution: A Not-So-Silent Killer
When most people think of marine pollution, they picture seas filled with plastics, turtles with straws stuck in their noses, or birds covered in oil. But there is one marine pollutant that needs more recognition — noise.
A Memorable Maine Moose Sighting
Given that some Mainers wait decades to see their first moose, I will forever be grateful for this fleeting and unforgettable moment.
Ramble, Don’t Rush
In a world of nonstop overstimulation and change, it’s increasingly important to find moments of patience and presence in the natural world.
My Favorite Bird Behaviors
Keep an eye out for dust bathing, ptiloerection, and courtship displays next time you go for a walk. There’s no shortage of fascinating bird behaviors to discover!
Affect Theory and Effective Climate Journalism
If climate reporters know how to achieve the right balance of positive and negative affect, they can guide their readers toward organized action and environmental security for future generations.
Adventures of a Spectacular Sporophyte
Learn about the origin of land plants and sporophyte dominance in a picture book I created for a plant biology course.