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Jul 16

Summer Musings: Beat the Heat & Play

It's HOT, y'all. Across the globe temperatures are hitting record highs. 2024 is the hottest year on record so far. As we work hard to...

Feb 3, 2023

My TED Talk: Think Like An Awesome Ancestor

My TED talk is live. Let's think like awesome ancestors, ease eco-anxiety, and create a greener, healthier, more equitable world.

Apr 3, 2022

The Evolution of "One Green Thing"

How the concept of "One Green Thing" began by Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. It was a moment of stillness and clarity.

Apr 21, 2021

Your Role in Climate Action

A dear friend observed recently that we seem to question why the world needs another nonprofit, but we don't express doubt as to why we...

Mar 4, 2021

EcoConnections: Gen Z Discussion on Eco-Anxiety at Catawba College

Conversation with Gen Z at Catawba College on Eco-Anxiety

Feb 14, 2021

Cold, Cold Heart: The Alaskan Wood Frog

It's been below zero for several days here in Bozeman. I completely understand hibernation at this point! As I started researching...

Jan 29, 2021

Human Composting Funeral Service: Taking the Circular Economy to the Ultimate Level

CEO Katrina Spade of Recompose offers the first ever human composting funeral home. Is this the future? Or creepy? Or both?

May 15, 2020

Quote of the Day: Wild Mercy & The Healing Power of Public Lands

I hope we emerge from this pandemic with a newfound understanding of the healing power of nature and and renewed commitment to the wild.

Mar 24, 2020

Life in the Time of Social Distancing

Originally published on Thrive Global. Five revelations during social distancing. Hint: I am not Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Feb 21, 2020

Attention Adults: Step Away from Your Computer & Get Outside

Adults need to go outside and play, too. Five easy ways to connect to nature, no matter where you live. Published in Thrive Global.