Follow me in this video as I discover that it is hotter in California than it was in East Africa!

On the Trail of a Journaler

Do you know someone who has an interesting journal-keeping practice or story? If so, I would love to know because I’m lining up people to interview.

More Than Just Drawing Plants

It is easy to think that nature journaling is just about drawing plants and animals when it is actually so much more. In this video I describe some of the […]

Be An Untutored Savage

Shocking news! Despite popular rumors to the contrary, becoming a great naturalist is not about memorizing more scientific names.

Book Review: Essentialism

I consumed this book three times before regurgitating. It is one of the most influential books that I have read this year: This book review is dedicated to  those people […]

I’m Working Hard and Loving It

I include a lot of my thoughts, feelings, and routines on a roadtrip to teach at the Monterey Bay Birding Festival. I talk about my growing conviction that this kind […]

Setback or Opportunity?

Follow me in this video as I explain some of the ideas that have emerged while I’m dealing with recent surgery to my wrist. As an artist, writer, and nature […]