The Restorative Habit of Gardening

Harriet Gross is professor of psychology, as well as acting pro vice chancellor and head of the College of Arts, … More

Book Review: AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins

I am SO fortunate to have gotten my hands on AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins in advance of publication (thanks … More

Timely. Terrifying. Heartbreaking. Yes, THE WILDLANDS by Abby Geni with its examination of human impact on the natural world is … More

Novels featuring Gods and Goddesses and mythology aren’t generally my go-to. But THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max … More

THE BOOK OF SPECULATION by Erika Swyler has been on my shelf for far too many years, and it seems … More

Earth sustains us not only in body, but in spirit: “Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties … More

As a national holiday, Labor Day turns 125 years old in the US this year. There was already a legal … More

When I read the jacket copy for DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips, I assumed it was a “who done it,” … More

Banff National Park is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is Canada’s first national park. It’s destiny was … More

Opossums (uh-possums) have gotten a bad rap and it’s all because of their looks. They are neither cuddly cute enough … More