Hello…It’s me…Montpellier, France is Oh So Sweet
by Grace Clunie. I only have eight more days left in beautiful Montpellier! While I am excited to be home again, there are many things about this city I will miss. In the last two weeks here, in between studying … Continue reading Hello…It’s me…Montpellier, France is Oh So Sweet
Volcanoes to the Sea: A Hawaiian Adventure
One of the best aspects of traveling the world is getting outside and exploring the unique landscapes that cannot be found anywhere else. Hawai’i is a perfect example of a treasure trove of outdoor activities. Away from the hotels and … Continue reading Volcanoes to the Sea: A Hawaiian Adventure
Hidden Talents: A Nature-inspired Discovery
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
Paddleboarding in a Maine Winter
Winter in Maine is cold. Still, this doesn’t stop Mainers and visitors alike from enjoying the outdoors in a variety of different ways. On a recent visit at the end of November, I stopped in York to photograph a group … Continue reading Paddleboarding in a Maine Winter
Creek Show: Conservancy Raises Awareness in an Unlikely Way
It can be hard to convince my friends to wake up bright and early on the weekends and join me in supporting local environmental organizations by attending volunteer trail workdays, tree planting events, or guided hikes. On the other hand, … Continue reading Creek Show: Conservancy Raises Awareness in an Unlikely Way
The Sand Dredger at Oceanside Harbor
by Shannon Swanson When I set out to document the health of San Diego’s watershed for my NG Young Explorer Grant, I was startled by how many different sources of pollution existed, both on land and in the water that ultimately affected the coastline. … Continue reading The Sand Dredger at Oceanside Harbor
Gold in the Amazon
by Wout Salenbien. This picture of a banana farmer’s house reflects several dreams coming together. As a photographer, or an enthusiast, you always hear about the golden hour. However, if you aren’t the morning type (like me) you miss out … Continue reading Gold in the Amazon
Using Social Media to Start a Conservation Conversation: The Success of #OptOutside
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, I and many others were part of a movement. My actions were fairly simple: I went with my mother to the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine to look for birds. We spent about … Continue reading Using Social Media to Start a Conservation Conversation: The Success of #OptOutside
Three of Our Favorite Beaches
Let’s face it, we all dream about beaches. The sand, the surf, the sun, what’s not to love? Three of our Explorers have chosen their favorite beaches, see where and why below! Grand Haven Beach Michigan, USA ~ Aaron Butts … Continue reading Three of Our Favorite Beaches
Monkey Hugs
I love this photo of mother and child vervet monkeys that I took while working in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Part of why I love it so much is that it’s so familiar and I can relate … Continue reading Monkey Hugs
Socrates Sculpture Park
A quick solo photo excursion across the Queensboro bridge to Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, one of my new favorite NYC neighborhoods. The Park has a bunch of life-size art exhibits that make for an artsy afternoon with sweeping views … Continue reading Socrates Sculpture Park
Global Friends
by Irina Lut I can’t lie; I think it’s pretty incredible to have friends who live all around the world. Although the distance is often hard to deal with, the idea of having someone to see – particularly in a country I … Continue reading Global Friends
One World, Two Feet 