“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) For the next six weeks, I’m going to be traveling throughout Southeast Asia on a sabbatical of sorts. My goals for …
Field Notes in Maine: Seabird Biology and Conservation Entry 3 (Final Entry)
Three weeks ago I was in Maine as an instructor to Hog Island Audubon Camp’s Seabird Biology and Conservation program. I attended the camp last year as a camper, and was lucky to leave a positive enough impression that I was invited back this year as a guest instructor. Hog Island offers many different camps …
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Suicide Prevention Week 2017
This past Sunday marked World Suicide Prevention Day, a day endorsed by the World Health Organization. This week in the United States, groups are commemorating National Suicide Prevention Week. Every year around the world, approximately 800,000 people die by suicide and nearly 25 times that many attempt suicide. Behind those numbers are stories of struggle, …
Field Notes in Maine: Seabird Biology & Conservation Entry 2
Our campers left this morning, ending their time on Hog Island as part of National Audubon’s Seabird Restoration Program. It was a week packed with activities, workshops and lectures, and one that reminded us that when you’re working in the field, the weather always plays an unpredictable role. The Seabird Biology and Conservation Camp is …
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Field Notes in Maine: Seabird Biology and Conservation Entry 1
For the next ten days I will be working on a remote island off the coast of Maine to support the restoration of Atlantic puffin and Arctic tern habitat. I'd been invited by the Hog Island Audubon Camp, an independent offshoot of the Audubon Society, to come to the island as a guest instructor for …
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Aerial Acrobats, Painted Bodies, and Meaningful Clothing – RAW Artists Take Over Washington DC
Just over a week ago I took part in an art show at Washington D.C.'s Howard Theatre. Hosted by the organization RAW Artists, the show featured musicians, artists, jewelry and clothing designers, and performers. RAW Artists is a nonprofit whose mission is to help new or amateur artists gain experience and exposure, and network with …
Cuba & Climate Change
The air was heavy with heat and the humidity was over 60 percent. This is the Caribbean in summer. My friend and I had just landed in Havana, Cuba, about to embark on a long weekend of rum, verdant countryside, and classic cars. The communist country is oft described as “trapped in time,” and whether …
In Search of the Adelie Penguin
The story of climate change is a complex one and can be told from innumerous perspectives. I traveled to Antarctica in March 2017 to learn about a unique, lesser known perspective: how was climate change affecting even the farthest reaches of the planet, where human activity is at a minimum. The biggest lesson I learned …
Six Quick Tips to Save the Animals
On Endangered Species Day this year (May 19), I was asked by a friend for some quick tips on being more "animal friendly." There are innumerable things we can all do to protect wildlife and endangered animals around the world, but even though I work for an environmental nonprofit, I sometimes feel overwhelmed with everything …
