Walking through a prairie examining milkweed plants for butterfly eggs, I learned about the monarch’s life cycle, what to look for on the leaves, and how citizen science observations contribute to a bigger picture. Now, when I see monarchs fluttering in my own neighborhood pollinator garden, I wonder…could one of those butterflies be preparing for … More Milkweed & Monarchs
Yesterday, I would have walked right past it. Today, I went looking for future butterflies! I joined the Urban Ecology Center’s monitoring project, whre I learned how to search milkweed leaves for monarch eggs. Look close…a tiny white dot becomes a future butterfly, and suddenly an ordinary milkweed leaf holds the beginning of an extraordinary … More Future Butterfly
Giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands! 97% of the land that make up this archipelago off the Western coast of Ecuador is protected as part of the national park system to protect the unique wildlife species living there.
Sign me up! I didn’t need to look at the research to know that the morning spent surrounded by baby goats was boosting my happy hormones. Sun salutation, downward dog, or table. All the poses spark joy when yoga is practiced amidst frolicking animals…get ready to grin, giggle and move!
Swimming with whale sharks, up-close encounters with humpbacks, and surveying adorable dolphins were just a few of our tasks, working as citizen scientists with the global conservation organization, Earthwatch. My week in La Paz, Mexico earlier this month helped fuel that feral part of me that needs to be in nature to feel fully alive!
Ice baths, swimming in glacier-fed lakes, or cold showers, are just a few chilly options for tapping into optimal health. Earlier this month, I spent a week in Northern Spain learning the Wim Hof Method (combining breathing, cold therapy, and mindfulness, to connect more deeply with your body and boost immunity). That’s me in the … More Ice Bath Immune Boost
I recently spent a week in Northern Spain with extreme athlete Wim Hof. Known around the world as The Iceman, Wim believes all people can tap into their own superhuman powers by committing to a daily practice of controlled breathing and cold therapy. My son and I, along with one hundred people from all over … More The Iceman and Me
Puppies, piglets, & polar bear cubs. Elephants, horses & cuddly kittens. Let’s not forget about goslings or owls. Are you like me, feeling lonely, a bit bored and short on hugs during the pandemic? Heat up some hot chocolate and grab a bowl of popcorn. I’ve put together a list of my all-time favorite films … More Warm-Fuzzy Films
Go easy on that droopy slice of tomato on your sandwich. It’s had a long trip. And, if your carrot sticks have lost their crunch, give ’em a break. They’ve traveled 1,500 miles to your lunch plate! Many foods we eat spend hundreds or thousands of miles traveling on boats, planes, trucks or trains before reaching … More If Your Food Wore a Fitbit
Sea turtles have always been thought to be loners. Turns out, these ocean reptiles may not be total party animals, but they do like to check each other out sometimes. Marine biologist Nathan Robinson studies juvenile green sea turtles in The Bahamas. He designed and built a camera that fits on a sea turtle’s shell. … More Sea Turtle ‘Dash Cam’
Susan Hunnicutt 