What’s in a name? Identity in a reactionary age
If you’re a Jew from New York, try living in rural Tennessee, or western North Dakota. I assure you that the recent rise in anti-Semitism wouldn’t be such a great surprise.
Don’t despair… dream of a better world and fight for it
Tim Kaine referenced a poem before Hillary Clinton’s concession speach. It was a poem that helped me get through my difficult childhood and may give solace to anyone concerned about the direction America is taking.
SoCal’s LGBT community takes pride in the desert
Enjoying and protecting public lands is everyone’s responsibility, including the growing LGBT community here in the desert.
Forest Service Embraces Diversity
Our federal public land agencies aren’t known for their diversity, whether among visitors or employees. So this effort to reach out to Latinos is something worth noting and replicating.
A Wild Day in Golden Gate Park
I received a reminder of urban biodiversity and its importance yesterday while visiting one of my favorite places in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park.
Making Space for Nature in a Big (Apple) Way
I never thought I would say this, but I need to get a native plant guide for New York City. The expanding parks of the Big Apple are becoming a refuge for native flora.
A Conservation Success “Sealed”: Año Neuvo State Park
When you are prone to despair over the seemingly endless environmental disasters our species has caused, think about the northern elephant seal and its return from near extinction.
