Paula Whyman

Gray eye shades next to elk antler and pink stuffy on dog bed monogrammed with the name "Cleopatra"

For the accused in the case of the missing eye shades, the evidence could not be more damning.

The latest #LandEthic in Action story is all about community. First, we share how a group of Wisconsinites came together to protect a threatened watershed; then we ask Paula Whyman more about her growing relationship to the land.

Check out the story here ➡️ https://ow.ly/Jpe950X5PHO

Tonight @ndbookshop.bsky.social!

September Song

The latest Bad Naturalist newsletter has late bloomers, annoying vines, quick caterpillars, and a petulant poodle.
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I love these! They attract so many pollinators

Senator Murphy also lays out a clear set of codified demands that Dems can stand for. Among them:

*no more using budget to punish enemies
*no more using FCC to censor critics
*restrictions on ICE lawlessness in interior
*clear ban on troops in cities

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My parents, who have been loyal Washington Post readers/subscribers for more than 80 years, just canceled their subscription.

This Saturday (10/4) at 7 PM in the shop, Henry and Priscilla Ireys will be discussing their new book, The Keep: Living with the Tame and the Wild on a Mountain Farm, with Paula Whyman! Gretchen Legler called The Keep "a delightful chronicle of a moment in time on a parcel in Appalachia."

“Maryland led all states with a 49% reduction in per capita CO2 emissions from energy consumption between 2005 and 2023, as the state’s total CO2 emissions fell 43% and population grew 11%.”

Congratulations!!

Leftover pizza is ranked according to how good it is eaten cold directly out of the fridge or at room temp after sitting out all night

Inspired by Nature: 10 Powerful New Memoirs and Biographies • The Revelator These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.

Inspired by Nature: 10 Powerful New Memoirs and Biographies

These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs. @therevelator.org
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Thank you for including Bad Naturalist in this round-up!

Love this, what a treat -- and the photos!

What a great story.

Ask E. Jean | E. Jean Carroll | Substack Never let them steal your joy! Click to read Ask E. Jean, by E. Jean Carroll, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

From the Great @E. Jean Carroll! We need an identifier! NOT those insane red Maga Hats. But what about colorful PAPERCLIPS! simple, sneaky, and lethal.

Get thee to her substack and send her your photo with a paperclip on your lapel or in your hair! ejeancarroll.substack.com

This is brilliant! [immediately dons paperclip]

Unfortunately he didn't--his first reaction was to maneuver them out of the garage! One managed to sneak behind the drywall.

Have you ever seen ringnecks do a mating ball? A neighbor just stumbled on a ball formation in his garage in broad daylight. This is in Virginia.

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Vintage photos show how American cities looked before the EPA regulated water and air pollution Federal actions like the 1970 Clean Air Act and the 1972 Clean Water Act helped regulate water and air pollution.

I'm old enough to remember what the smog in places like Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Baltimore looked and smelled like when I was a kid. No one should want to go back to that. It's literally deadly.

TONIGHT! Join us for a conversation with @paulawhyman.bsky.social about the ups and downs of restoring a native landscape!

Thurs. 9/11 @ 7pm CDT on Zoom: events.zoom.us/ev/AtMcU8TLZ...

Registration also grants you access to the replay!

#Stewardship #Restoration #Conservation #FreeEvent

Long‐term decline in montane insects under warming summers Widespread declines in the abundance of insects portend ill-fated futures for their host ecosystems, all of which require their services to function. For many such reports, human activities have dire...

Sockman reports over 20 years of monitoring in remote Colorado mountain meadows. He found that flying insects declined over a cumulative 72%.

Decline was associated with each previous year's heat and a 0.8 degree C (daily low) temperature rise per decade.
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ICYMI, Scoundrel Time litmag folded last year, but the static site has stayed up temporarily. Just a heads-up that the site will be permanently removed soon, likely in the next few weeks, in case you still need to retrieve your work. #writers @karenebender.bsky.social @daisyfried.bsky.social

Cartoon:
One spotted lanternfly says to another, "Mind if I circle back?"
(This is a very niche joke that may only work if you've spent all week swatting hundreds of spotted lanternflies that are marching across your patio to climb up the side of your house and lay eggs.)
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Washington D.C. Indies Contend With Police and Military Presence The Trump administration’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., last month is impacting sales and foot traffic to various degrees at indie bookstores across the city.

"No bookstore that PW has reached out to has been as adversely impacted as @loyaltybooks.bsky.social, which specializes in diverse and intersectional literature ... Sales are down 65% since August 11."

you can shop at Loyalty at loyaltybookstores.com or through Bookshop bookshop.org/shop/loyalty

Join us next week on #LandEthicLive for an inspiring talk with Paula about stewardship, restoration, and self-discovery! 💚 The program is free, virtual, and recorded for later access.

#Stewardship #BadNaturalist #Conservation #FreeEvent

A Bad Naturalist: Learning to Steward the Land

Next week, I'll be talking with the Aldo Leopold Foundation's Jennifer Sterling as part of the Land Ethic Live series. This is such a great organization, advancing Leopold's foundational conservation ideals. I hope you'll check it out!
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FODZYME Enzyme Supplement FODZYME® targets the hidden gut triggers called FODMAPs, often mistaken for gluten.

I'm trying this enzyme rn and it's working so far which for me is a total shock. Some adjustment at first...but I ate lentils with no trouble--haven't been able to do that in many years (note I cooked them to the consistency of porridge before trying it...) The stuff is crazy $$$ tho: fodzyme.com

Yes! I feel like I eat 12 different forms of rice every day. I'm so sorry this happened to you!