Arts and Culture

As 2022 comes to an end, I am finally returning to my blog after a long hiatus. As pre-pandemic programming has slowly reemerged, I decided it was finally time to dust off my blog to share [...]

In this post I journey through the connections and partnerships I made this last year and those I look forward to in the new year.

Over the last ten years a number of excellent podcasting projects by nonprofits, foundations and social sector consultants came to life. Many of the projects had a strong run but due to funding [...]

This post offers my latest reflections on the midterms, success stories from my nonprofit colleagues and other news from the fields of philanthropy, social change and environmental protection.

Are you looking to expand your network, gain inspiration or gather knowledge from the field? Here's my latest roundup of events and resources for professionals and activists working at the [...]

In this winter edition of "news and notes" I feature the launch of my new website, a profile of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society and the latest from Women's Environmental Network, including [...]

As I look back on the highlights for 2016, books and their authors catalyzed many of my most memorable experiences. I am an avid reader of books about wildlife, conservation and the environment. [...]

In today’s world there is an urgent need for new ideas and fresh perspectives to spur positive social change and to protect the planet.

In late October, journalists, social sector leaders and communications pros from around the world gathered in San Diego, California, to share insights and ideas for using the power of [...]

Last year in February I wrote a story for BayNature.org on a significant but little known historical site tucked away in the rolling hills above the Russian River Valley in what is now Austin [...]