More quarantine haikus, observations made while walking through Glover Archbold.
Category: The Wild Wild Hood
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.
Bring The Outside In: For Those in Quarantine
What are some ways we can bring the outdoors inside during our Covid-19 quarantine period?
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.
What DC Coyotes Eat for Dinner
Coyotes have lived in the DC area since at least 2004. Learn more about these four-legged neighbors.
Barred Owl in My Backyard
I’m on the lookout for the birds in my own backyard, Washington, D.C.
When Push Comes to Shark
How can we put our fears of sharks in perspective and appreciate these, sometimes scary, beasts?
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.