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I create and edit content covering conservation, birds, public lands, and environmental issues as well as culture, food, and secondary education.
I create and edit content covering conservation, birds, public lands, and environmental issues as well as culture, food, and secondary education.
Bird and Conservation Writing
Bird and Conservation Writing
On The Wire: Desperately Seeking Sugg’erpak
The global story of how a century-old Yup’ik mask is illuminating shorebird conservation today in Western Alaska and beyond. Way beyond.
And how the biofilm “film” documents this scientific breakthrough for Western Sandpipers while highlighting a dangerous development project on a crucial stopover site.
A Nevada-based mining company could impact the Safety Sound Important Bird Area near Nome, a place vital to birds and wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence users, and tourism.
One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the Audubon Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.
And the case for Salmon Creek, the last option for the Juneau Douglas Second Crossing to be constructed off the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
On The Wire: What’s So Special About Alaska’s Special Areas?
Here’s a breakdown of the history of these life-giving zones in Alaska’s Western Arctic, and how Audubon Alaska staff helped to protect some of the most unique places on the planet.
Alaska Beacon: Don’t forget about Whale Pass
Comment period ends on Feb. 28 for timber sales schedule affecting Prince of Wales Island community.
Wren House Brewing Co.'s new U-9 Lager, named for a single tough burrowing owl, aims to bring awareness to burrowing owls with Audubon Southwest.
Phoenix New Times: How Arizona Wilderness DTPHX Became a Bird-Friendly Beer Garden
Nearly 100 native plants were installed at Arizona Wilderness DTPHX to attract Arizona birds, insects, and pollinators.
Juneau Empire
Juneau Empire
If you think the Mendenhall Mall is dead, you haven’t been there lately.
The story starts with a group of teens in the mid-’90s. Now, the park is heading toward a new era.
The Southeast Alaska starter kit would look something like this: An Alaska Airlines credit card, a pair of Xtratufs, and a copy of “90 Plus Short Walks Around Juneau.” And after about six months, the 128-page paper booklet should be trashed — if you’re doing it right.
Phoenix New Times
Phoenix New Times
A monthly series on the growing problem of food waste and what some eateries, officials, farms, institutes, and everyday people are doing right.
Recounting those wild nights at Tempe's best dive bar and how a whole community banded together to save their neighborhood watering hole.
Bars and restaurants are opening all over Phoenix by former members of the music scene. But why is this happening now? The answer is pretty sweet.
These cash-only bars in metro Phoenix won't be switching to contactless payments anytime soon.
These joints — listed alphabetically, not ranked — are the 100 best drinking destinations in metropolitan Phoenix, according to us. And we would know.
Browse, discuss, or live by Triple Digits — our guide to 2020's best 100 restaurants in metro Phoenix, assembled by New Times food editor Lauren Cusimano.
Native food and edible plant seeds are free to Maricopa Community Colleges' students and faculty, as well as the public, via the Maricopa Native Seed Library.
Chris Nelson, the founder of Nelson's Meat + Fish, outlines shopping tips for seafood consumers in the desert, like befriending your fishmonger.
There’s a tree in the kitchen at Roman’s Oasis, a multiroomed roadhouse-style bar and dancehall that's been serving up drinks in Goodyear since 1986.
Higher Education Writing
Higher Education Writing
A professor at the Maricopa County Community College’s South Mountain Community College, the 51-year-old entrepreneur, educator, trained pilot, and voice in the space exploration community was announced as a final crew member of the Inspiration4 space mission in March 2021.
If you have a head for business and are hoping to take the next step, Phoenix College can teach you professional best practices and the skills needed for tough decision-making.
Flexible, online programs from Phoenix College are perfect for professionals who want to boost their career, join the modern gig economy, or are just curious.
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New birdwatching trail takes flight in Anchorage
The Anchorage Birding Trail is officially opening on Wednesday, according to Audubon Alaska, giving birdwatchers a detailed guide to the area’s best birding spots..—KTUU
New trail highlights 35 of Anchorage’s best birding spots
Alaska is a birder’s paradise and there’s a new online resource highlighting prime viewing spots in the state's largest city. The Anchorage Birding Trail features 35 locations in and around the municipality, from Eagle River to Whittier.—Alaska Public Media
Shaped by Wildlife storytelling event
Alaskans build community & safer driving—Alaska Department of Fish and GameShaped by Wildlife: Lauren Cusimano recording here.
Opinion: The romance in rom-coms is gone — and online dating is to blame
"Theatrical rom-com releases have been on the decline in the past few years, and the ones that do release just don't feel the same."—The State Press
Dedicated birders count different species every holiday season around the world. You might see them walking along roads and standing in parks. It’s part of the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas bird count.—KSTK
Audubon Alaska launches virtual birdwatching trail for Southeast Alaska
Birdwatching is one of the fastest-growing nature-based tourism sectors in the world — and the hobby is soaring in popularity in Alaska. That’s according to a 2022 study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.—KFSKPage updated
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