I cover the environment, conservation, wildlife, pets, travel, gardening and outdoors for publications like The Guardian and National Geographic. I also have public relations and marketing expertise.
In the Sweltering Southwest, Planting Solar Panels in Farmland Can Help Both Photovoltaics and Crops
This article for Inside Climate News talks about the opportunities and challenges of agrivoltaics, which combine agriculture with solar.
A roadrunner in your neighborhood? It's a growing possibility.
I wrote this article for National Geographic. It explores how roadrunner habitat is expanding thanks to climate change.
Do dogs need people to survive? The truth might hurt.
In this article I wrote for National Geographic, I interviewed experts about whether or not dogs could survive without us.
The Rise of Kelp Farming: A Deep Dive Into a Growing Aquaculture Industry
I interviewed representatives from the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute for this article about kelp farming and their initiatives to integrate it in rural Alaska.
Swamp Coolers’ Ability to Beat the Heat is Evaporating in Record Southwestern Temperatures
For this story for Inside Climate News, I interviewed a local resident, plumber and sustainability experts about the challenges facing swamp coolers as temperatures rise and how people can stay cool.
When elephant moms need help, nannies step in
This story I wrote for National Geographic delves into the world of elephant nannies. I interviewed experts with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Save the Elephants in Kenya.
What Is a Food Forest? And How to Grow Your Own
I wrote a how-to article about food forests and how to grow your own.
Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets in the Mountain West
For this article for Inside Climate News, I talked to veterinarians and an environmental health expert about how climate change could be aiding in the transmission of heartworm and fueling other dangers to pets.
Conservation Farming in Virginia
For this article that appeared in Virginia Agriculture 2025, I spoke with farmers who are implementing environmentally-friendly practices into their farms.
Sustainable Forestry Management in Tennessee
I talked to Tennessee state foresters to learn about sustainable forest management and urban forestry.
Massachusetts Farm to School Programs Provide Mutual Benefits for Schools and Farmers
A feature I wrote about farm to school programs in Massachusetts for Massachusetts Agriculture magazine.
Massachusetts Farms Survive Natural Disasters Thanks to a Web of Support
This is an article I wrote for Massachusetts Agriculture magazine about how climate disasters hit the state's farmers in 2023.
Wheels Are Turning to Make Albuquerque Streets Less Threatening to Bicycle Commuters
This story for Inside Climate News saw me interviewing city officials, bicycling advocates and a crash victim. I also provided photography to the publication and wrote photo captions.
Illegal cockfighting threatens endangered sea turtles across Central America
I interviewed conservationists in Costa Rica along with a NOAA scientist about how hawksbill sea turtle shells are being used to make cockfighting spurs.
The History of the Poinsettia
I wrote this story that covers the history of poinsettia for Farm Flavor media.