by redbugmedia | Aug 11, 2010 | Articles
On a horribly hot July day in 2010, I followed along as a small band of citizen scientists explored several public gardens near Washington, DC. Their quarry? Butterflies. These volunteers — and thousands more like them across the United States — were...
by redbugmedia | Jul 12, 2010 | Articles
What will climate change mean for our gardens? This is the question I sought to answer in Organic Gardening’s August / September 2010 issue. Read an excerpt here: Most gardeners would find it difficult to complain about early springs or tomatoes before July....
by redbugmedia | Feb 1, 2010 | Articles
From California’s redwoods to New Hampshire’s sugar maple forests, climate change will impact forest habitats across North America. In this piece for American Forests Magazine, I explore the changes that may be coming for some of our most iconic forests...
by redbugmedia | Jan 1, 2010 | Articles
It is no surprise that the coastline around New Orleans is America’s most threatened — Hurricane Katrina revealed New Orleans’ vulnerabilities all too well. But, many readers will be surprised to learn that America’s second-most-threatened...
by redbugmedia | May 1, 2009 | Articles
Clouded leopards are the smallest of the big cats. They are also one of the rarest. In this cover story for Smithsonian Zoogoer, I explore the challenges facing clouded leopards today and their hope for the future. Read the entire article online, or view a quick...
by redbugmedia | Apr 1, 2009 | Articles
Morel mushrooms enjoy an almost cult-like following. The seasonal mushrooms are generally only available for a few weeks in the spring. They are incredibly difficult to see. And, they taste like a slice of the forest: earthy, rich and delicious. So, it’s no...