ACHS Eco Ambassadors

The bio-blitz gets kids like my son excited about biodiversity and stimulates interest in the names of species. It provides a fun and easy way to introduce citizen science (and eco activism)!!

Took a moment to reset. No electronics. Just nature and my family

Beautiful springtime! I can't believe I never made the connection that the Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum) is related to Wisteria. Both are in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as the legume or pea family. Your botany lesson for the day! :-)

I have found that one of the things that centers me the most when I'm feeling sad or stressed is being outside in nature. Living in Denver, I feel so lucky to have 300 days of sunshine a year so that I can walk outside almost every day. Walking with a weighted vest is also the only type of exercise I actually enjoy. It helps me feel grateful...

I think the most rewarding part of hosting herbal medicine making classes is the fun of getting together in the kitchen! It can be a little challenging to get the materials together, but I've learned that people are willing and even grateful to bring their own jars, etc, which makes for sustainable collaborations!

Schools can be an excellent place to integrate environmental science and inspire innovative problem-solving among young people. I'd love to see all schools include curricula that challenges kids to create projects that help address local environmental challenges. Equally important is creating opportunities for kids to get to know the local...

I reached out to the ecologia office in my small [Mexican] town and offered support for recycling efforts they're promoting. In particular, I'll be volunteering to help vacation rental hosts in participating in the local recycling program. It feels like a win!

Hope you all are having a great weekend!!! Be joyful and productive! Much love

Been pretty busy the last couple days and haven't got to do as much!! Thank God it's the weekend!!! Getting ready for some local events for Earth day, including a butterfly release in Kings Mountain NC!!

Nature has a sense of humor! The back of this bumblebee's head looks like an alien. Or The Grinch, LOL.