Nature Education…Stepping on a Nest of Ground Bees!
Today, I went into the field with our land manager and another coworker to do some work on invasive species – namely, buckthorn. It was storming when I awoke around…
Category: Wilderness
Creating Space to Think
I am a lover of solitude. Right now, I am sitting quietly in my house. My family is out and about while I sit and have my afternoon tea. I…
Hike Prep & Powerlines
After spending a week hiking in the Canadian Rockies, I feel primed to keep at it. So, last night I went hiking with my oldest son who is extending his…
Slice of Life Tuesday: Vacation to Banff National Park
Today is Slice of life Tuesday. My family and I are headed back from a trip to Banff in Alberta, Canada. It was a great trip, one the I am…
Silent Sunday: Scenes from the Banff Gondola at Sulphur Mountain
Bow River Valley Deck of the interpretive center at the end of the Gondola. You can then hike to the comic Ray station seen on the peak in the background.…
Some of the Bluest Water Ever!
We’ve been very lucky to visit some places in the world with very beautiful clear turquoise blue water. Until this week, Bermuda held the place in my heart that had…
Snow in April…Here we go again!
Last year, it was April 21st when we had a snow storm. The fruit trees in our home orchard had buds and snow-covered them all. It was unbelievable! Here are…
Forest Stewardship
Yesterday, I talked to 135 second graders about treating our forests as our friends. I used the concept of community to make the lesson as familiar as possible for them.…
