stand with soils, not above them
Happy World Soil Day! In this issue:a little inspiration from my sketchbooka soil I came across in the desertstanding with soilsa field guide recommendation...
speak for soil life
November, 19 2024. In this issue: burrowing owls! a guide for writing about soil biodiversity research we presented at a conference last week FROM THE AUTHOR...
end of summer soil joy
September 7, 2024. In this issue:soil art studio & live stream updatesa soil I found at the beach!a few research & art publication highlightsa mini soil-...
winds create desert surfaces
A soil observation from my recent trip to the Mojave desert The desert is a dynamic place. Soil particles aren't prone to staying put. Wind and water create...
When a soil feels like home
The Black Phoebe is the first bird whose personality I really got to know. She taught me the joys of studying and noticing bird behavior, a way of being in...
How to gather inspiration with soil
Hello, my soil friends! I write to you from my mechanical keyboard with a simple idea to take with you into the weekend. I hope you enjoy! a simple idea That...
How to identify alluvial soils with three clues
Hello my friend! My essays continue to be inspired by my teaching this winter. This week, we visited an alluvial soil and learned about the different kinds...
Describing soil teaches us to accept uncertainty
Hello friends! Here's to lots of soil love in the new year. Today's essay is inspired by the course I am teaching this quarter (soil morphology). We went on...
How to collect soil memories
Happy World Soil Day! Let's celebrate soils today and everyday. Soil is one of my most influential teachers. I look for lessons in the soil, and listen...
soil moves through space and time
Thanks for making space for me (and soil) in your inbox! Today's essay is about how soil particles move across the Earth's surface by erosion. It's been...