It was just past 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning, but already a small crowd had gathered at the Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Okaloosa County, Florida. Based on the proliferation of camerasContinue reading
Category: forests
Forests
We Should All Be Like Amanda
My friend Amanda possesses a heart of gold. She has always loved the environment and all the critters native to both her hometown in Virginia and her new home in Destin, Florida. She is alsoContinue reading
Dispersal
With the ongoing changes in global climate, will species move fast enough to keep up with favorable habitats
What Ever Happened to Acid Rain?
A cap-and-trade program was put into effect by President George H.W. Bush to curtail SO2 emissions from power plants.
National Parks, National Treasures
Last week marked the centennial celebration of the National Parks Service (NPS), and more importantly, it marked the end of summer.
Preparing for a Drought-prone World
Future drought is likely to have major effects on natural landscapes and the plants that inhabit them.
Hoh Rainforest
I’m so thankful that places like this exist, reminding us that the wild does still have a commanding presence in corners of the world, and filling us with the strength and determination to protect all that remains.
Hope in the Wild
There are certain places, people, and experiences that change you fundamentally as a person. I’ve found that spending time in places that feel connected to something much greater than our human-made world make itContinue reading
Crater Lake
To say that Crater Lake is stunning would be an understatement—it is without a doubt a spectacular, almost other-worldly place.
Janet Larsen
conservation, Duke Environmental Leadership Program, forests, students, sustainability, travel
conservation, Duke Environmental Leadership Program, forests, students, sustainability, travel
It’s Summer. Get Outside!
Every year around Independence Day, I like to disconnect from the grid and get out into the backcountry. Over the last decade, more often than not, I’ve spent this time backpacking among the mountain laurelContinue reading