Does it really matter if the Pacific Marten goes extinct? Or the Oregon Slender Salamander? Or any of the other >32,000 species that are threatened with extinction*? Absolutely! My goal in writing this blog is to help readers connect the dots between various species of plants and animals to foster an understanding of the importance of biodiversity and caring for our natural environment so that all living beings on earth can thrive.
I have always held a deep interest in the natural world which has propelled me to investigate, observe, contemplate, and appreciate the finely tuned choreography of the natural world. In 2017 I became certified as an Oregon Master Naturalist in order to learn more about the ecosystems in Oregon. I have a B.S degree in Geology, which became my hobby, and another B.S. degree in Medical Technology, which became my career. I’m now retired and enjoying delving into these passions. I’d love to have you join me on this journey.
For more information, read my Welcome post below:
This Land: Stewarding for the Common Good
First, there was the land. Well, technically, the Earth began as a sphere of hot, molten material with an atmosphere comprised of volcanic gases. But eventually the Earth cooled and formed a solid crust and liquid water, and once the plate tectonic motors began grinding away, there were continents. Next came life on the land.…
Know your Estuaries
Estuaries are one of the “in-between” places, a liminal space, a place where there’s a mixing of elements, a necessary cooperation among those who call them home, a toughness of spirit to live in conditions outside the norms. They are vital to the health of marine ecosystems. They hold the space where a river meets…
COP15 Summary: The World Coming Together for Biodiversity
The UN Biodiversity Conference including the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) recently concluded in Montreal, Canada. The main objective of this meeting was to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework — a strategic vision and global roadmap for the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems for the next decade. This…
NATURAL CONNECTIONS 