What do you do when the weather can’t make up its mind? You go for a walk, of course. That’s exactly what I did this weekend — unpredictable skies and all — with my sidekick Finnegan trotting beside me and my nature-loving Aunt joining the adventure. For me, an ideal day is just that: spending time with my little crew, exploring the natural world, and seeing what wildlife decides to make an appearance. Finnegan, of course, took his role as co-explorer very seriously — ears pe

What do you do when your body is aching, your mind is swirling, and your soul feels heavy? You go birding. Well, at least I do. This time, I packed up my camera gear and my six-month-old kitten, Finnegan, and headed to the farming flats of a nearby community. My hope—though not an expectation—was to see whether the snow geese or swans had returned on their path of migration. As soon as I arrived, I noticed something circling high above. The sun was glaring, the clouds were th

I’ve officially completed Bee School — every module, every assignment, every challenge — and I’m now waiting for my final grades. These last two modules, Intro to Taxonomy & Curating Your First Collection of Bees and Bee Biology 101, felt like the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable journey. They pushed me beyond frustration into fascination, from seeing bees as simple pollinators to understanding them as vital, intricate beings woven into the very fabric of life on Earth.