I remain determined to visit all of the 175 state parks, trails and historic sites in Florida. In December, I officially crossed the three-digit threshold, and my current total stands at 101.
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Building an Oyster Reef in the Choctawhatchee Bay
After years of studying and writing about restoration, Erika Zambello (MEM’15) had a rewarding experience building an oyster reef with her own two hands.
Trying to get the word out on your great project? Tap the local media
In environmental communications, content creation is essential. But so is investing time and energy in good old fashioned PR to get the reach you want.
Lifelong Learning
I’m a huge proponent of being a life-long learner, especially in our environmental field. I took as many classes as I could at the Nicholas School, but still I feel there remains so much more to learn.
Restoration and Education Combine for Innovative Field Trips
Though field trips are time-consuming and can be expensive, they provide a window into an environmental world that many kids have never experienced before.
Why You Should Buy the Duck Stamp
Every year since 1934, hunters hoping to go after waterfowl or other migratory birds have been obligated to buy a Duck Stamp. Once purchased, 98 cents of every dollar spent on the stamp goes toContinue reading
We need a TV series featuring amazing scientists
I know a lot of scientists. Most are in the field of ecology and spend their days chest-deep in marsh mud, scrambling up mountain slopes, pulling themselves up tree trunks, diving to the depths ofContinue reading
Record-breaking Global Big Day
On May 13, smack in the middle of Mother’s Day weekend, birders fanned out across the world to count birds as well as bird species. Organized by eBird, an online bird observation platform run byContinue reading
New Office, New Trails
I have recently switched to a position at the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, moving from an office on the beach of a barrier island to a building within the forest. Right away, I noticed a networkContinue reading
Getting Back to eBird
2017 has been a year of reflection for me thus far. While there are many things I cannot control – national posturing on climate change, for example – I have taken stock in how IContinue reading