Caterpillar Adult Science Camp with EarthWatch

Caterpillar Adult Science Camp with EarthWatch

December 31st 2022 In early December, I made the impulsive decision that I needed to use my annual volunteer hours (that do not roll over) to do some volunteer science somewhere warmer and drier than Santa Cruz. After scouring the internet for reputable companies, I 

How NOT to Visit Poas Volcano!

How NOT to Visit Poas Volcano!

Girl impulsively purchases a caterpillar citizen science trip to Costa Rica but needs to see a volcano before she gets started with the sciencing.

Hut to Hut Adventuring in the Swiss Alps

Hut to Hut Adventuring in the Swiss Alps

A 4-day 3-hut hiking adventure in the Jungfrau region of the Swiss Alps, featuring musical cows, alpen mac, cold beer, and some handy logistical tips for planning your own hut-to-hut!

Birth of the Blog

Birth of the Blog

Apparently all I needed to get my blog started was a total global shutdown. Lack of travel and continuous time zone sleep are pretty conducive blog building conditions.