Goodbye, W.S. Merwin
An ode to WS Merwin, who passed away last week.
nature
Monday Quote: Amitav Ghosh
How can artists effectively engage with the public about climate change?
Saturday Shot: Nov 24
Frost at the Cowichan Estuary, where a walk and some photography helped clear my mind.
Mental Health Break: Photography and Reading
The past two weeks have been pretty bad in terms of mental health. I’ve decided to cut down my Twitter and Facebook time even more. … Read more
When it comes to nature, what language are we speaking?
Spring seems as though it’s halfway here, but it can’t make up its mind. The daffodils are starting to sprout, as is the garlic. The … Read more
Science Writing: Behind the Scenes
Last week I published an article in Nature. Ha, I’ll bet you thought I meant a scientific article in the prestigious journal, Nature. Nope. I … Read more
How's Your Inner Life These Days?
Today instead of a Wednesday links post I’ve decided to write a regular post with a few links thrown in. —- Over the past few … Read more
Sea level rise in Canada
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog post for Science Borealis with my co-editor in the Earth & Environmental Science subject category, Sri Ray-Chauduri. A … Read more
The Cowichan Garry Oak preserve
I’ve been wanting to visit the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC) Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve since we moved here, but as an endangered ecosystem it’s … Read more
On loss, language and nature
Consider all the losses that occur without our notice. The friend who stops calling, and you only realize six months later that you haven’t heard … Read more
