Project updates
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 [...]
Looking back at 2019 – Open space, biking advocacy, STEM for girls, climate, botanical garden
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.
News and notes – gender and racial equity, nature experiences, philanthropy
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.
Conservation news – protecting our oceans and marine wildlife
On South Farallon Island, my colleagues at Point Blue Conservation Science (formerly Point Reyes Bird Observatory) run a globally-renowned field station in partnership with the U.S. Fish and [...]
News and notes – wildflowers, island wildlife, science for girls
In this spring edition of "news and notes" I highlight local groups I admire for their work to help us find a meaningful way forward amid a rapidly changing world. I also spotlight a recent [...]
Strong communications elevate conservation role of California’s elusive mountain lions
The mountain lions of the Santa Monica Mountains draw copious amounts of publicity and support thanks to a widely-respected long-term research study and top-notch communications from the National [...]
Women’s History Month roundup – scientists, adventurers and leaders
In recognition of the final day of Women’s History Month 2017, this post features a roundup of stories that spotlight women breaking barriers and making history in science and the [...]