It’s quite right that students and today's younger generation should have serious concerns about the climate crisis and its effect on the environment. They are being very realistic about the future. They see we need to listen to scientists. We should encourage them.
Proud to hit my 12-year anniversary at Audubon. My Audubon experience really started 43 years ago when my father became president of the Sacramento chapter. I left academia with the hope of having a bigger impact on conservation at an NGO. Lots of work to do and it feels great.
We will fight for an America where our daughters, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers are respected where they live and where they work. Where reproductive rights are not just protected by the Constitution but guaranteed in every state.
A light-hearted moment for sanity's sake: A composted pumpkin has taken over the yard with at least 30 on the vine. We'll share the bounty with neighbors.
Leaving aside the perspective of spiritual practice, even in worldly terms, in terms of our enjoying a happy day-to-day existence, the calmer our minds are, the greater our peace of mind will be and the greater will be our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.
The antidote to government by a powerful few is government by the organized, energized many. This National Voter Registration Day, make sure you're registered, vote early if you can, or show up on November 6. This moment is too important to sit out.
Honored to become a Fellow of the American Ornithologists' Union this year.
Reminder: Working for a non-profit or conservation organization does not mean you're not a scientist anymore. There are many worthy, important ways to put your biology training to work outside academia