A Windwalker Earth Day
When I pondered what to write for Earth Day, I felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. I wanted to inspire as many people as possible to do something…
It’s Their Neighborhood, Too: July 4th Animal Messages on Fireworks
Our national holiday, Independence Day or the 4th of July, is usually considered a day of fun with family and friends. We celebrate by having parades and gathering with family…
A Passion for Wildlife: Interview with Susan Eirich, Earthfire Institute
Rose De Dan interviews Dr. Susan Eirich of Earthfire Institute on her mission to widen the circle of conservation to include the voices of all living beings. Listeners will also get to know some of Earthfire's wild animal ambassadors through Susan's wonderful gift of storytelling.
In Defense of the Bison
What I really want for my birthday (and every other day of the year) is an end to violence against the supposedly-protected bison.
Where Was the Natural World in This Conversation?
As I sat in one windowless room after another, I held my retreat sisters and our experiences in my heart while I listened to one presentation after another explaining how to create more sustainable practices by sparking social impact, engaging employees, assessing economic impact, enhancing leadership skills, implementing better technology, issuing more thorough reports, and shifting to more renewable energy sources. Throughout the weekend I came back to one question: Where was the natural world in this conversation?
The Unofficial “What’s for Dinner?” Campaign
by Guest Blogger Debbie Noyes Welcome to my unofficial "What's for Dinner?" campaign! I've posted a lot about GMO's, palm oil and environmental/wildlife issues (see Lend a Hand to an…
Is there a goblin hiding in your Halloween candy?
by Guest Blogger Debbie Noyes A recent trip down the candy aisle at my local market reminded me that Halloween is rapidly approaching. Since downloading my newly discovered Buycott app…
Keeping Bees in Clover
One fine summer’s day I was outside enjoying the sun, and reading while lying on my lounge chair. Lying on my belly, with my book resting on the ground, the hum of busy bees filled my ears. With the crown of my head almost touching a lushly blooming lavender plant, I could feel the small breezes created by their wings. There were so many that I wondered if there were bees working anywhere else in the neighborhood.
Smart Phone App Saves Rainforest, Orangutans, Tigers and Elephants
Lend a Hand to an Orangutan by Guest Blogger Debbie Noyes The other day I was in the check-out line at the grocery store. The clerk held up the new…
A Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Connections and Ceremony
A Walk on the Wild Side: Interview with Wendy Garret of Conscious Living How animals are helping us to remember who we are—and how we have more to learn about…