Six months ago I included Lake Drummond in a list of places I wanted to go this year. Now I am happy to report that I can cross it off my list.
Inspired by Nature
In my last post, I listed all the cool natural areas of North Carolina I was going to visit this semester. Well, I didn’t do anything on that list, but I did still find time to take breaks from school and follow some nature-inspired pursuits.
A New Year’s Resolution
Despite being avowed nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, my peers and I seem to spend remarkably little time in the environments we are learning to manage. This year, though, my goal is to spend more time enjoying and appreciating the forests, lakes, and rivers that are important to me not only as a conservation student, but also as a human being. Here are five experiences I’m putting on my to-do list.
A Safe Haven for Big Cats
Carolina Tiger Rescue is a sanctuary in Pittsboro that currently houses almost 50 animals: tigers, lions, caracals, servals, cougars, ocelots, and kinkajous. A few weeks ago I got to tour the sanctuary with the Duke Conservation Society, a student group at the Nicholas School.
Am I “In Nature” Right Now?
This semester I’m taking a class called Urban Ecology with Dr. James Heffernan. We’ve had some pretty good discussions about nature and cities in this class, and it’s made me think. I tend to thinkContinue reading
5 Books that Inspired My Love of Nature
Looking for an easy summer reading list? Here are five books that inspired my love of nature as a kid.
Nature Sounds
What effect does human-made noise have on nature and wildlife? Is there any place left where you can escape human influence? I explore these questions in music and writing.
My Wild Life in Wildlife Surveys
In the past few weeks, I’ve gotten to hold (and release) three song sparrows, a green frog, and a meadow jumping mouse on three very different field trips for my Wildlife Surveys class.
Finding the common thread: Community-based Environmental Management in Oaxaca, Mexico
Over Spring Break I traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico through a DEL class on Community-Based Environmental Management. In the midst of the unfamiliar food, music, and culture, I found a few common threads.
Reflecting on AAAS 2015
A few weeks ago I traveled to San Jose to attend the annual AAAS meeting, one of the largest science conferences around. Here’s my take on the meeting and the role science communication had to play.