Last week I wrote about why it’s important to preserve all sorts of ecosystems, not just forests. Today I want… Read more The Hidden World of Moss Forests
Category: Nature
Is Planting Trees Always the Answer?
Look at any list of “things you can do to save the planet/combat climate change/prevent extinction/etc.”, and you’re almost always… Read more Is Planting Trees Always the Answer?
Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native
I love sleep, and I love not having to wake to an alarm. It’s one of my favorite things about… Read more Habitat Restoration: Replacing Invasive Beach Grass with Native
Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 2: The Missoula Floods
Last week I talked about how Oregon and Washington were covered in several massive floods of lava that hardened into… Read more Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 2: The Missoula Floods
Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 1: Floods of Lava
Last night I got to teach my first iteration of my Ecoregions of Oregon class for the year. This is… Read more Ancient Oregon Floods, Part 1: Floods of Lava
How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?
While spring is a time that many people associate with cute baby animals, fall and winter are when breeding season… Read more How Dangerous Are Coyote Encounters?
What is Ecopsychology?
If you’ve explored my classes, you may have noticed that one of them is titled “Ecopsychology For Everyone.” It’s a… Read more What is Ecopsychology?
How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically
Note: If you like this post, I’ve expanded the material quite a bit in my chapbook Avian Neighbors: Being a… Read more How to Feed Birds Safely and Ethically
Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past
Last week I visited my favorite trail at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Cutthroat Climb (named for the cutthroat trout… Read more Nurse Stump: The Ghost of Old Growth Past
Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey
One of the many reasons I look forward to fall is the Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey. I’ve been volunteering with… Read more Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey