Mussel-Protected Water Supply
Clean tap water in Poznań, Poland is secretly reliant on eight freshwater mussels. The tiny shellfish warn about water quality issues in the Warta River. READ MORE >
If Slime Mold Could Talk
Have you heard about the intelligence of slime mold? Huh! Both words, slime and mold, bring to mind unsavory associations. In fact, slime mold cooperate and possess complex problem solving skills. READ MORE >
Dew-Spangled Spider Webs
Spider webs have inspired low tech water collection solutions for parched lands. Specially engineered nets, woven with spider silk-like fibers, are available to trap dew and fog and extract water from air using no energy. READ MORE >
15-Minute City
Imagine living in a place where everything you need is a 15-minute walk, bike, or public transit ride away. I’m talking about hyper-local living where work, shopping, medical facilities, education and entertainment are nearby and supported by community. READ MORE >
Dew Catcher
The Namib Desert beetle developed a unique water collection trait on its bumpy back. When fog blows horizontally across the surface of its shell, tiny dew droplets stick to water-loving bumps. The water rolls down into the beetle’s mouth. READ MORE >
Imagine a Life Like This
The Arabian oryx, with its unique combination of features—white coat that deflects the sun, delicate black hooves that mold into sand, pitch black geometric face markings, an always moving paintbrush tail—live under extreme weather conditions. READ MORE >
Sunset Dunes
The sky turned orange in San Francisco on September 6, 2020. Wildfires blotted out the sun and brought home the impact of climate change. READ MORE >
Cup of Tea Transported Me to Italy
The distinct flavor of Earl Grey tea comes from blending tea leaves with the citrusy floral oil of bergamot. Bergamot’s growing popularity is reviving one of Italy’s poorest regions with economic profitability, biodiversity, and landscape conservation. READ MORE >
Coming Into Being
On walks near my home, fallen branches, leaves and acorns on the ground call my attention. These quiet story keepers are gifts of life on the forest floor. READ MORE >
Love Letters to the Environment
Isn’t it about time we start sending love letters to the environment. This artwork is an illustration of connection and gratitude for the support and wisdom of nature. READ MORE >
My Connection to Nature
Just like the scent of the earth after a rain awakens our senses, so can art, beauty and sustainability help us experience the essence of life and magnify our connection to nature. READ MORE >