The state of our planet today and the political climate have left me feeling dejected and hopeless lately. I've struggled to put words to my feelings or to understand why I've felt so low. But I do believe in the power of hope and the power that 7 billion people have to do good and …
I Launched a Podcast!
Talking about animals and enjoying a glass of wine are two of my favorite activities, so when my friend Ashley invited me to co-host a podcast with her involving both, I responded with a resounding Yes! This week, we launched The Watering Hole on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. In this first season, it’s a …
My Favorite Tree
This tree is my favorite in the world. In 2002 I attended a Hog Island Youth Ecology Camp for 10 days. Towards the end of our camp, the instructors asked us to go for a walk along the east shore trail, find a place where we could sit quietly, and then journal our thoughts about …
Hot Temps Across Europe Spark Conversation
For 17 days this June and July I traveled through northern Europe – first in London, England for business, then in Scotland and Norway for pleasure. The conversations I had in each country had a loud and resounding theme: It’s hot out. Upon arriving in London on June 22, my extended family welcomed me …
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Day 7 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
To read the full description of this series, please click here. DAY 7: National Public Radio Public radio is how I begin every day. Whether I’m in front of the mirror getting dressed, riding on the metro, or driving my car to work, I’m listening to the morning news. From breaking stories to long form …
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Day 6 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
For a full description of this series, please click here. DAY 6: Free the Bears Free the Bears is a rehabilitation center with rescue centers peppered throughout Southeast Asia. The mission is to rescue bears from exploitation (like circuses) and abuse (like bear bile farms), rehabilitate them, and release them back into the wild. Free …
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World Oceans Day
Today is World Oceans Day! Our oceans cover two-thirds of the planet, produce most of the oxygen we breathe (did you know that?!), feed millions of people, and are a source of livelihoods, recreation, and inspiration. What do you do when you're on or near the ocean? By keeping these wild places healthy, we can …
Day 5 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
For full description of this series, please click here. DAY 5: Happy Earth Apparel I remember coming across Happy Earth Apparel about two years ago. A Facebook ad popped up on my page with the line, “Clothes for conservation. For those who actually give a damn.” It was the first (and arguably the last) time …
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Day 4 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
For a full description of this series, click here. DAY 4: Go Light Our World (GLOW) I’d heard about GLOW over Instagram: a young yogi who seemed to break the barriers of social media madness with her calm, positive, Mother Earth persona, had created a nonprofit dedicated to installing solar solutions in rural communities of …
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