Welcome to my blog.
I am an urban community forester living and working in New York City. I am passionate about exploring the connections between people and plants. From street trees to urban birding and all the urban ecology in between, I share stories with you through writing, teaching, and speaking.
Spring into Patch Birding
A Black-and-White Warbler, a small black and white warbler, perched on a narrow trunk in profile with head pointed downward. Photo by Patrice B. via Unsplash.
Is This Your Year To Start Birding?
In 2019 my story “How to start birding in any U.S. city” was published by Popular Science. If your new year’s resolution includes learning how to bird, this story is for you, especially if you live in a city. You can observe birds in any season, in WINTER too. My 6 tips are below. Read the article for all the details.
My Bylines in 2024
Happy New Year, dear readers. One of my 2025 action items is to pitch to editors / publish more articles. Last year my binder of bylines grew by five stories! I’d love to hear what you think about the stories—leave comments!
The Tree Flowers of Sprummer
I have a new tree story on the New York State Urban Forestry Council blog: The Tree Flowers of Sprummer.