The Gaia Hypothesis, Part 1
As a budding environmental science major in the 1990s, the Gaia hypothesis is one of the first …
Nature
A Way to Deal With Bugs
In Virginia, you either figure out a way to deal with bugs, or you stay inside all summer. It’s that …
Butterflies
I’ve been painting butterflies in anticipation of spring, which is almost here! I had the idea to do …
For the Love of Composting
If anyone mentions composting in my presence, my face lights up and I can’t help but …
Should the Earth Have Legal Rights?
Does the Earth need legal rights? No, but we need to give them to her. The worldview …
How I Learned to Not Hate Crickets
A cricket is a tough bug to love. I say this despite knowing they’ve been revered as symbols of good …
Ocean As Mother
Rachel Carson has forever changed the way I see the ocean, and I don’t know how she did it. I …
The Equinox Has a Gift for You
(revised on March 9, 2024) What does the equinox really mean? We typically think of it as the first …
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
This is a special time of year – it’s marked by a variety of significant celebrations for people of …
Celebrating the Fall Equinox
The fall equinox is happening on Monday, September 23, 2019. I’ve been trying to pay more attention …
How to Reconnect With Nature
There is an ongoing discussion in nature-loving circles about our increasing disconnection from the …
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice is happening tomorrow. I’ve been wanting create my own sense of reverence and …