“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” – Alex Hayley My grandfather was a magician. Thanks to him, my childhood was filled withContinue reading
Author: Jackie McGarry
Community-based environmental management in action: Samish Indian Nation’s living shoreline
When I was applying to graduate programs, one of the things that drew me to the Nicholas School was the opportunity to earn a certificate in community-based environmental management. Broadly defined, community-based environmental management isContinue reading
Coastal restoration summit leaves me inspired
My winter break wasn’t all fun and games. In the beginning of December, I joined several Nic School students on a trip to New Orleans to attend the Restore America’s Estuaries/The Coastal Society 2016 Summit. This conferenceContinue reading
A Nic Schooler’s guide to Duke’s campus
When I first sent in my application to the Nicholas School roughly a year ago, I’d never visited Duke’s campus. I’d barely set foot in North Carolina, except when driving through on my way to visitContinue reading
Little Oysters, Big Deal: Telling Big Environmental Stories with Small Creatures
We’ve all heard about the plight of polar bears, rhinos, pandas and other critically endangered animals. These charismatic megafauna frequently get the lion’s share of the spotlight when it comes to conservation stories. And forContinue reading
A Visit to the North Carolina State Fair
The first few months of graduate school have kept me busy. Busier than I ever could have imagined. I’ve quickly had to come to terms with the fact that there’s more work to do than can possiblyContinue reading
Nicholas School Students Take On Ocean Trash
Hi everyone. I’m Jackie and I can’t wait to begin blogging for all of you! I’m a first-year Master of Environmental Management candidate studying coastal environmental management at the Nicholas School. Prior to my arrivalContinue reading