Wildlife on the Florida National Scenic Trail
This bright green anole was catching some rays on a wooden bridge in the Eglin Air Force Base area of the Florida National Scenic Trail. I hiked over 12 miles that day, but this reptile remains one of the most interesting creatures … Continue reading Wildlife on the Florida National Scenic Trail
The Allure of Site Passports and Stamps
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. In my house, car and office, one will find a wide variety of checklists and site passports. On my couch sits a bright blue passport book listing National Wildlife Refuges, complete … Continue reading The Allure of Site Passports and Stamps
Abaco Island, Bahamas
March: the month when winter starts to feel long, when the white blanket that coats the ground is no longer majestic, but an inconvenience, and your skin looks like it hasn’t felt the warm kiss of the sun in quite some … Continue reading Abaco Island, Bahamas
Delisting the Manatee
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. Sigh. These days it’s no fun to read the news. Most of the environmental stories are bad, and even the “good” ones don’t hold up to closer inspection. Take the West Indian Manatee, … Continue reading Delisting the Manatee
A Sloth Climbs in Costa Rica
Photo by Maddie Southard. A sloth shows off its climbing skills in the Costa Rican jungle. Continue reading A Sloth Climbs in Costa Rica
Kayaking in Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Nothing beats kayaking in the Florida Keys; on a clear day the water and sky almost blend into each other! the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge includes undeveloped mangrove islands, completely full of squawking birds. Continue reading Kayaking in Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Haiku Fish
My experience in the cat café was very much the opposite of my experience in the fish market. While the cat café was tiny, warm, and relaxing, the fish market was giant, cold, and jarring. Japan is expert-level at these … Continue reading One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Haiku Fish
Blizzard Orson Blasts New England
The weather reports were in, and New England was about to get blasted with upwards of two feet of snow. With Winter Storm Niko having just come in a few days before, and another storm lingering on the horizon, people were out in … Continue reading Blizzard Orson Blasts New England
Snorkeling in Key West
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. In mid-January, I hopped on a boat from a Key West, Florida, harbor with my colleagues from the Natural Resources Leadership Institute. As the sun rose higher in the morning sky, we diligently … Continue reading Snorkeling in Key West
Visiting One of Japan’s Cat Cafés
Remember those old cartoons where someone is making a decision, and there’s a devil whispering in one ear, and an angel in the other? That’s how I feel every time I’m presented with the opportunity for an up-close animal experience. … Continue reading Visiting One of Japan’s Cat Cafés
A Brown Pelican at Sunrise
by Gregg Thomas; see more of Gregg’s photos on Instagram: @greggthomasphotography. Hunting breakfast; after the sun flew up behind the cloud cover, there was still great light, and the pelicans were nailing the waves close to shore. This shot was … Continue reading A Brown Pelican at Sunrise
Baby Gator Alert
Nothing makes you think of Florida like alligators do. Scaly, toothy, and unblinking predators capable of growing to 11 feet in length, the American Alligator seems to be of a completely different era. In fact, the living species dates back in … Continue reading Baby Gator Alert
One World, Two Feet 