Reading the Landscape by Katie Finch

Reading the Landscape by Katie Finch

There was an oil painting hanging in my grandparent’s house of an old man. His skin was a warm brown and covered with lines. There were fine creases around the eyes from laughing or squinting in the sun. Curved grooves from his nose to the outside corner of his mouth...
The Outdoorsy Friend by Chelsea Jandreau

The Outdoorsy Friend by Chelsea Jandreau

Before I met my best friend, she had never been camping and was adamant that she was not an “outdoorsy” person. I was. And I am. Mostly because I had the privilege of growing up on an abundance of forested acres, parents who had the ability and time to take me camping...
Creating with Nature by Sarah Hatfield

Creating with Nature by Sarah Hatfield

The holidays are different this year – for many reasons – but the end result is that I am doing different activities than normal, some old traditions are on hold, and it is an opportunity to try out some new things. I’ve always made a holiday wreath out of greens and...
Winter Clothing by Katie Finch

Winter Clothing by Katie Finch

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the natural world has never been more important than in 2020. For so many of us, nature has been the break from the increased screen time in our work, learning, and connection with others. A hike, or even a step outside...
2020 is for the Birds by Jeff Tome

2020 is for the Birds by Jeff Tome

Even the birds are having problems in 2020, but it’s the kind of problem that people who feed birds are loving. Birds that are rarely seen in the United States are flying south in record numbers. People with birdfeeders are seeing some interesting birds show up at...