I helped plant vegetation for a restoration project. Why does this matter?
Saturday I blocked off some time to help with neighborhood vegetative restoration. Here’s what matters.
Unraveling the Mess: Deregulation, EPA Changes, and Climate Policy in 2025, Lee Zeldin Leadership
In this episode, Christin Bratton breaks down recent EPA deregulation efforts and what they mean for environmental protection in 2025.
Is Nordstrom BEAUTYCYCLE Legit. What Happens to Beauty Packaging After Store Drop Off
Questions about Nordstrom’s BEAUTYCYCLE recycling program raise concerns about transparency in beauty packaging recycling. Consumers deserve clear data showing how much material collected in store bins enters verified recycling streams rather than landfill.
357,699 Public Comments Later. What Happens Now to the ESA “Harm” Definition?
The public comment period on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act closed May 19, 2025. A total of 357,699 submissions were received. The rule is not finalized. Here is what that means.
A Visit to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park: Filming for Unity Environmental University's Commencement Ceremony
On May 8, 2025, I visited Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee, Florida, for the very first time. Although I’ve been based in the region for nearly two years now, working on a variety of environmental and media-related projects, this stunning park had somehow never made it onto my itinerary—until now.
Reveal and not Conceal: Looking below the Surface: Snow and the Illusion of Compliance
Snow alters visual interpretation. It reduces contrast, conceals disturbance, and masks hydrologic indicators. A site covered in snow cannot be evaluated accurately through surface observation alone.
How to find your happy place and why you can’t find it
Recently, I spent my weekend on a mini speed boat as I usually do. This time, I did not bring my dog along because I needed my full and undivided attention on keeping the camera stand and boat steady as I made donuts on the Tampa Bay waters. Boats would pass by and rock the boat. Yes, we can say this excursion was a “cargo full of love and devotion”.
Two Sides of Me: Why Being Alone Is Not the Same as Being Isolated in Environmental Work.
This post explores why deep environmental analysis requires uninterrupted cognitive space, how activity-based solitude reduces anxiety, and why alternating between engagement and withdrawal mirrors how healthy ecosystems function. I explore both my analytical and relaxed side.
Young Environmental Scientist Explains why Socializing Alone Might be Right for you!
This video breaks down why activity-based social environments reduce anxiety, build authentic connection, and support real social development without cliques, crowds, or forced performance. This is for people who don't enjoy clubs, don't thrive in group politics, and still want meaningful human connection without changing who they are.
Nature-Based Solutions Case Studies
Nature-based solutions are often promoted as climate resilience tools, but not all projects reach completion. This analysis compares Cascades Park in Tallahassee and the Mirabeau Water Garden in New Orleans to show how governance, funding execution, and project management determine whether green infrastructure actually reduces flooding or remains stuck in planning.
Brownfields Don’t Land Randomly: What My Buffalo Research Still Shows in 2025
Brownfield sites are not evenly distributed across cities. This environmental justice analysis of Buffalo, New York shows statistically significant links between brownfield proximity, poverty…
Dr. Richard Gragg’s Call for Environmental Balance
In this episode recap, environmental scientist Dr. Richard D. Gragg III explores the deep connections between people, policy, and the planet. Recorded at a Florida Trail Association meeting, this reflection examines environmental ethics, human health, and why sustainability is ultimately about protecting ourselves as much as the Earth.
Little Book On Recycling
Discover “Aware Animals” by Mira Petrova: A Zero-Waste Comic Bringing Environmental Awareness to Life
Explore the vibrant Aware Animals comic series by Bulgarian artist Mira Petrova, a creative project that turns zero-waste education into fun, visually engaging storytelling.
Where the River Roars: The End of Devil’s Hole Trail
Devil’s Hole Gorge Trail End: Where the Niagara River Shows Its Power
At the end of the Devil’s Hole Gorge trail near Niagara Falls, the landscape opens to jagged rocks carved with water-filled holes and a stretch of river moving at full force. The Niagara River…
Discovering the Lafayette Heritage Nature Trail: History, Beauty, and Why You Should Visit
Experience the hidden beauty of Lafayette Heritage Nature Trail in Tallahassee, Florida — a scenic 4-mile trail featuring elevated boardwalks, lush pine flatwoods, and…
The Greenwashing of Juneteenth: Corporate Sponsorship, But No Real Change
Juneteenth marks Black liberation, but corporate celebrations often stop at banners, cookouts, and slogans—while environmental harm in Black communities continues unchecked.
