Author: Lisa

Does Fire Bug Wildlife?

Written on April 14, 2015.

When conservation groups burn natural land, does it disturb wildlife species? Simply put, yes. Then why do we do it, and how can we call it “ecological fire” if it may harm some species? Historically, fire was...

The Big Three: Air, Water & Food.

Written on March 30, 2015.

It has been a couple of years since I mentioned “The Big Three.” With Earth month (April) starting on Wednesday, it seemed like a good time to refresh our collective memories! The Big Three are the three things...

Bird Migration over the years

Written on February 16, 2015.

Today, most people know that birds migrate by flying south during winter, and then fly north again as the days grow longer and temperatures rise. We also understand that some birds fly great distances each year to move...

How Long is Forever?

Written on November 19, 2014.

A friend of mine in New Mexico is descended from a Spanish family that has been in Albuquerque since 1593. His ancestors were among the first settlers given land grants by the church when Spain first settled that area....

Save Land/Save Ourselves

Written on November 6, 2014.

Over the past 544 million years, Earth’s had five major extinction events. A major extinction is one where between 70% and 90% of all species on the planet are lost – never to be seen again. Each of the five was...

Local Farmer/Local Food

Written on September 3, 2014.

My husband and I have subscribed to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) service since 2007. For 18-20 weeks during the growing season (typically late June to early October), we receive fresh vegetables grown at a local...