Posted on December 27, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
2021 was an emotional rollercoaster. I switched from working at a nature center to having The Art of Ecology be my full time job! This is a dream come true, but I’ll be honest, running your own business is an emotional challenge. There were moments where I jumped up and down with excitement and moments …
Category: Year in Review Tags: 2021, art, conservation, education, environmental education, experiences, growth, opportunity, photography, social media, The Art of Ecology, year in review
Posted on December 22, 2020 by The Art of Ecology
Despite the utter insanity that 2020 was, The Art of Ecology saw some wonderful growth and I had some amazing opportunities! Overall, I adapted and figured out some unique ways to keep you all engaged. I (just over) DOUBLED my reach from 2019! In the late spring, I started working on writing and illustrating a …
Category: The Art of Ecology, Year in Review Tags: 2020, art, conservation, education, environmental education, experiences, growth, opportunity, social media, The Art of Ecology, year in review
Posted on June 21, 2020 by The Art of Ecology
The Summer Solstice also marks a special day to me – World Giraffe Day! This day was created by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to raise awareness about and celebrate this vulnerable and endangered species. Did you know that Giraffes are considered a Keystone Species? This means that giraffes are an animal that impact the …
Category: Animals, conservation, Endangered Species, Special Conservation Designated Events, sustainability, The Art of Ecology, Travel, Wildlife Behavior Tags: advocacy, africa, Climate Change, conservation, education, forests, giraffe, habitat destruction, kenya, keystone species, nature, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, wildlife, wildlife habitat, world giraffe day
Posted on April 6, 2020 by The Art of Ecology
Are you going stir-crazy and desparate to find something to do? Below is a list of some of my favorite DIY ideas to inspire you! These are all projects that in some way benefit the environment, either by creating valuable habitat for wildlife or by reducing your own Carbon Footprint! DIY Projects to Benefit Backyard …
Category: Backyard Habitats, DIY Creations, Gardening, sustainability, The Art of Ecology Tags: art, backyard habitat, creation, diy, eco-friendly, education, Gardening, nature, projects, quarantine, recycle, social distancing, upcycle, wildlife habitat
Posted on December 31, 2019 by The Art of Ecology
This year has been one of incredible growth here at The Art of Ecology! Throughout the 2019 year, I was able to stay true to my mission of building visual connections between people and the natural world through the blend of arts and sciences. I had the pleasure of holding some new workshops as part …
Category: Year in Review Tags: 2019, art, conservation, education, goals, growth, nature, photography, programs, public speaking, science, The Art of Ecology, year in review
Posted on March 4, 2019 by The Art of Ecology
Not everyone who likes science, or finds it fascinating, is a scientist – and there’s nothing wrong with that! Science makes up the world around us, from the animals, to the microorganisms, and how they all interact with their environment, to how our own human lives work! I have a science degree and loved my …
Category: Special Conservation Designated Events Tags: birds, butterflies, citizen science, creek critters, education, life science, observation, science, trees, treesnap, wildlife
Posted on December 23, 2018 by The Art of Ecology
For a while now, it has been my super unrealistic goal of becoming a National Geographic Photographer. While I am competing with so many extremely talented photographers all over the world who have access to more “interesting” subjects, better equipment, and have more experience, you gotta have goals, right? Much to my surprise and delight, …
Category: Adaptations, Animals, birds, Climate Change, conservation, Endangered Species, Special Conservation Designated Events, The Art of Ecology, Wildlife Behavior Tags: bird feeders, bird habitat, bird walk, bird your world, birds, certified educator, education, environmental education, environmental science, lesson plans, national geographic, reflections, songbirds, teaching, year of the bird
Posted on July 29, 2018 by The Art of Ecology
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 …
Category: Ocean Tags: Animals, biology, conservation, ecology, education, environment, fish, greece, Health, hot spring, lake vouliagmeni, minerals, nature, photography, science, The Art of Ecology, Travel, water, water on earth
Posted on December 28, 2017 by The Art of Ecology
We always think of birds as migrating south for the winter (wish I could too!), but obviously, some birds do stick around. There are many bird adaptations to the cold to allow them to stick around chilly Pennsylvania! How do Birds Adapt to the Cold? Birds adapt in many ways that are similar to humans. …
Posted on December 21, 2017 by The Art of Ecology
Sometimes you visit a place, not knowing what impact it’ll have on you, and when you leave it, all you want is to return! For me, that place is Kenya. I have been to Kenya, to a small village on the coast of Lake Victoria to do some missions work in orphanages and for other …
Category: Animals, conservation, Endangered Species, The Art of Ecology, Travel Tags: Animals, art, baby animals, birds, blog, conservation, ecology, education, egret, elephant, Endangered Species, giraffe, international, kenya, nairobi, ostrich, photography, wildlife
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