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 …
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 3 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
For full description of this tshirt blogging series, please visit this page. DAY 3: Elephant Valley Project The Elephant Valley Project (EVP) is an elephant sanctuary based out of Mondulkiri, Cambodia, roughly a seven-hour bus ride east of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city. EVP works to rescue captive elephants from exploitation and labor throughout Cambodia. The …
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Day 2 Road Trip-TShirt Series: Clothing for a Cause
For full description of this tshirt blogging series, please visit this page. DAY 2: Manai Design Two super cool dudes with a love of the outdoors created Manai Design Co and I fell in love with their brand and mission instantly. They've created tshirts and memorabilia that are inspired by nature and perfect for your …
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Cambodia – Elephant Valley Project
Volunteering was a big consideration while I was preparing for my six-week Southeast Asia adventure. After all, I was taking the trip to recharge from feeling professionally stagnant and personally over-committed. So I asked colleagues in conservation for their recommendations on environmental nonprofits or wildlife sanctuaries that would be worth visiting or supporting. I also …
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 …
