Miniature pots of paint. Jewelry wire. Resin. These are all items that I did not own six months ago. But after finding inspiration in friends and wildlife, these have become items I am now unsure whether I could do without. … Continue reading Hidden Talents: A Nature-inspired Discovery
It’s really hard to beat a sunny day off spent in the great outdoors that ends with a gently snoring, happily tired dog curled up next to me. In fact it is my goal for this Friday November 27, the day … Continue reading Opt Outside at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
by Stephanie Panlasigui. Walking through the redwood forest, trailed by fifteen or so fifth graders, I found the perfect spot. It was time for a duff shower. We all bent down to scoop up some duff, and bravely held it … Continue reading Down in the Duff at Jordan Lake
Rarely can you get this close to a bird of prey. As much as these youngsters look like adult Osprey, it seemed they had not yet fledged, and sat in a huge stick nest constructed by their parents, waiting for … Continue reading The Osprey of First Landing State Park
“But, California has seasons too, doesn’t it?” Friends commonly pose this question when I express my giddiness at the arrival of autumn. This is my third autumn in North Carolina, and I absolutely adore the season — the crisp mornings, … Continue reading Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Living in Durham, I am lucky to have a handful of State Parks within a 45 minute drive. As we are creatures of habit, I tend to go to the same three parks when I have the chance to go … Continue reading Local Gems: Treasuring North Carolina’s Parks
Years ago as an undergraduate, my outlook on my career was quite simple: study biology, become a biologist. Specializing in tropical forests, I thought. These forests entertain every sense, with lush green foliage obscuring your view, the conflict of air … Continue reading The Forest Elephants of Gabon
One World, Two Feet 