"Heart & Soul of an Eastern Grey Squirrel" is available in my print shop! This highlights the importance of a deciduous forest habitat to the health and well-being of a squirrel. Many people see Eastern Grey Squirrels as pests - critters that eat all of their birdseed, hang out around urban trash cans searching for… Continue reading Happy Squirrel Awareness Month!
Tag: Animals
Yellows
Browse the many "yellow" hued photos available for prints. From spring wildflowers, to sunny fields, to birds from all over, - yellow is a bright and cheerful color! Click on an image to enlarge it. Use the photo name listed during checkout. Order your print here! Yellow CrocusButter & EggsGladiolus - YellowTrout Lily in ForestYellow… Continue reading Yellows
American Goldfinch vs. Climate Change
For my most recent course with National Geographic, I was learned all about Teaching Climate Change and Scientific Modeling - which was absolutely fascinating! Despite having a degree in Wildlife Conservation and therefore taking so many classes that talked about the implications of human-caused climate change, there was still plenty to learn! The goal of… Continue reading American Goldfinch vs. Climate Change
Malacology – A funny word for a funny group of animals.
While we may first think of these tiny creatures as garden pests, snails are very important members of the ecosystem and should be valued! Malacology, or the study of snails, has shown us how snails play a role in efficient decomposition and providing vital nutrients for animals that eat them. Snails eat leaves - yes,… Continue reading Malacology – A funny word for a funny group of animals.
Work With Nature – Not Against It!
There was a quote written on the whiteboard of one of the places I worked at saying “Gardening is man wrestling with nature.” This seems rather counter-intuitive though, to me. If we are gardening, aren’t we trying to add more nature to the nature that’s already in place? Shouldn’t we work with it not against… Continue reading Work With Nature – Not Against It!
#ReadABookDay
What books have you been reading to celebrate National "Read a Book Day"? Did you know that September 6th is National "Read a Book Day"? This is exciting to me! Honestly, I have gained so much knowledge by reading books (granted - not ones assigned for reading assignments in high school or college...) about nature,… Continue reading #ReadABookDay
My Top 10 Reasons to Conserve Wildlife
I originally went to school for Veterinary Surgery and wanted to focus on marine mammals, but life (as it does) got the best of me and I ended up pursuing a different path - obviously - of wildlife management & conservation with a focus in media. Since graduating, I have learned so much about wildlife… Continue reading My Top 10 Reasons to Conserve Wildlife
“Heart & Soul” – A Photo Project Looking at Animal/Habitat Relationships
As a Conservation Photographer who finds the interconnection of life fascinating, I try to reflect that passion in my work. I created my "Heart & Soul" project to depict this interconnection. Heart & Soul shows the blend of an animal and it's ideal habitat, or where the animal's heart and soul belong, through image overlays.… Continue reading “Heart & Soul” – A Photo Project Looking at Animal/Habitat Relationships
Doctor Fish, Sulfur Water, and More – all at Vouliagmeni Lake!
Recently, my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Greece! As both of us are in the environmental field (he's an arborist - or Tree Doctor), we were both very excited to experience a new ecosystem! Yes - that is what we were excited for. Yes - we are nerds. One of the best… Continue reading Doctor Fish, Sulfur Water, and More – all at Vouliagmeni Lake!
Soooo… You may have noticed I love the ocean! Why might that be?
Fun fact for the day - Did you know that my name, Marissa, means "Of the sea" in Latin? I have fond memories of going to the beach with my parents and jumping waves with my dad. I walked along the beach; fascinated by shells. As an elementary school student, I remember going to aquariums… Continue reading Soooo… You may have noticed I love the ocean! Why might that be?
