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The Politics of a Park (Pt. 2)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks Yesterday I presented an outline for all the things a park should be in the 21st century. Using that rubric, I analyzed one NYC park I recently visited: the High Line. If you haven’t yet, read… Continue reading
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What Should A Park Be In This Century? (Pt. 1)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks I had the great fortune of visiting New York City for the first time in earnest a few weeks back. The Big Apple delivered everything it promises, from architectural brilliance to buzzing energy… Continue reading
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Climate Week 2026
My reflections Climate Week, my Super Bowl. Last week was San Francisco’s fourth year, and my third in attendance, of a whole week (technically 9 days) dedicated to multidisciplinary talks, meetups, panels, excursions, networking events, trivia nights, and more, all… Continue reading
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We’re Doing Conservation Wrong
We can do so much better, and we have to. When you think of conservation, what comes to mind? National parks? Wildlife? Charismatic endangered species? Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Goodall, John Muir? David Attenborough? (Notably, all white people…I wonder why?) It’s… Continue reading
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How to Join the Native Plant Revolution
Even if you don’t have a yard A few weeks ago, I shared my brother’s story of turning our parents’ yard into a native prairie oasis. Native plants give us a sense of place, strengthen our food system, fortify ecosystem… Continue reading
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Building a Thriving Ecosystem at Home
A native yard success story Someone recently asked me what I miss about living in Missouri. My answer kind of surprised me: bugs. As a San Francisco resident now, I miss the humid environment I grew up in, not because… Continue reading
Clarity in Catastrophe 