More quarantine haikus, observations made while walking through Glover Archbold.
Category: Out And About
How to See the Trees for the Forest
After twenty years of walking through Glover Archbold, I feel like I’m seeing the park with fresh eyes during the slow daily walks through this patch of land.
Lessons Learned from Our First Season in a Community Garden
Read to find out about our lessons learned during our first year tending a community garden plot.
Getting Dirty to Keep Our Parks Clean
The Rock Creek Conservancy volunteer experiences are well-planned, with site leaders who bring supplies and communicate about the event with participants. Learn how you can participate.
5 Ways to Explore Nature in DC Without Owning a Car
My friend Malaka asked me how to experience nature around the city without a car and no more than $25 in car share rides. I list some of the accessible parks nearby.
Black Bears Don’t Growl
To avoid the crowded trails closer to the city, we headed out to Grottoes, Virginia for a backcountry hike in Shenandoah.
When Push Comes to Shark
How can we put our fears of sharks in perspective and appreciate these, sometimes scary, beasts?
Let’s Indulge in Some Green Shaming, Shall We?
What small steps can we take to live more sustainably? It’s easier than we might think.
Alien Flowers Invade Washington
We venture to Kenilworth Gardens to explore the aquatic flowerbeds in Northeast DC. Despite numerous recommendations from friends, I was not prepared for the sight.
Dominican Republic: El arte de negociar un barco
More short poetic musings from the Dominican Republic.