Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson shares the history of human exploration and curiosity expressed in field sketching and journaling, from the stone age to today, and why it’s still an

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson shares the history of human exploration and curiosity expressed in field sketching and journaling, from the stone age to today, and why it’s still an essential activity. In this age of digital dominance in our communications, she will build a case as to why we cannot lose the analog activity of observation, drawing, and writing (by hand!) about the natural world is the key to connecting more people to science and nature conservation, as well as a path to personal well-being. ✿Website: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/ ✿Events: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/e... ✿Donate: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/d... ✿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhistoryinstitute/ ✿Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHistoryInstitute/ Roseann Hanson is a naturalist, artist, and explorer who has been keeping science-based nature and field notes journals for 40 years. She is one of the organizers of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, and is the author of the popular books Nature Journaling for a Wild Life, and Master of Field Arts. She studied journalism and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona, and has worked in the American Southwest, Mexico, and East Africa as a conservationist, naturalist, and writer. She has authored a dozen natural history and outdoor books, including the Southern Arizona Nature Almanac with her husband Jonathan Hanson, and San Pedro River: A Discovery Guide, both of which include her nature journal data and art. She was the founding coordinator for the trans-disciplinary Art & Science Program at the 115-year-old Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, part of the University of Arizona College of Science. She teaches nature writing, nature journaling, and field notes for biologists. She was named a Fellow of both the Explorers Club in the U.S. and the Royal Geographical Society for her conservation and expedition work. You can find her on social media at https://www.facebook.com/roseannhansonexplore or https://www.instagram.com/roseannhanson and on the Hansons’ website through her own Field Arts Institute http://www.exploringoverland.com/fieldarts

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In the first installment of our new series, Jessie Rack presents SHORTS from the field! Today we helped our friends at the Prescott National Forest do some ecosystem restoration up on Spruce

In the first installment of our new series, Jessie Rack presents SHORTS from the field! Today we helped our friends at the Prescott National Forest do some ecosystem restoration up on Spruce Mountain. We used SEEDBALLS, made by kids at the Highlands Center for Natural History. This area was used as a suppression area during the Crooks Fire and was pretty torn up. Seed balls are a great way to restore habitat in disturbed areas because they're made up of native seeds rolled up in local clay and soil - which protects them from being eaten by predators and provides nutrients for growth. These seed balls contained seeds from a couple of species of penstemon. Special thanks to NHI's intern, Kiara Fufunan, and to Prescott NF's Ecologist, Francisco Anaya. What Shorts From the Field would you like to see next?

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Hear from experts including Britta Gross, managing director for RMI; Michael Backstrom, managing director of energy and environmental policy for Southern California Edison; Chris King, SVP-eMobility

Hear from experts including Britta Gross, managing director for RMI; Michael Backstrom, managing director of energy and environmental policy for Southern California Edison; Chris King, SVP-eMobility for Siemens; and Rick Spina, VP of electric vehicle commercialization for General Motors, as they discuss the massive potential to reduce carbon emissions in the mobility sector by shifting toward an electrified, more efficient transportation system.

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Arizona may be landlocked, but our state's geography and history are intimately tied to the oceans. In this talk with Dr. Ed Boyer, we will dive deep into the connections between the high desert city

Arizona may be landlocked, but our state's geography and history are intimately tied to the oceans. In this talk with Dr. Ed Boyer, we will dive deep into the connections between the high desert city of Prescott and the oceanic world of the Gulf of California and beyond. Dr. Boyer, a seasoned researcher and field course instructor, will share captivating stories from years of field research and teaching experiences, shedding light on the Gulf of California's unique bioregion and oceanographic features. Moreover, we will unravel the remarkable similarities between the Gulf of California and the Red Sea, demonstrating how learning about one ocean can unlock insights into others around the globe. Ed will draw upon his recent experience with Semester at Sea to provide a broader perspective on the world's oceans. He will share his observations of the ever-changing "moods" of the ocean, offering a natural history perspective on sea surface conditions and coastal environments. Join us on a journey that will connect the arid landscapes of Arizona to the depths of the Gulf of California and beyond. Discover how this seemingly distant body of water holds secrets that resonate with our local community in Prescott. Ed Boyer is Chairman and Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability Programs at Prescott College in Arizona where he has been a member of the faculty for the past 30 years. Dr. Boyer was the founding director of the college’s field station in Kino Bay, Sonora, Mexico on the Gulf of California, developing a marine studies curriculum, teaching marine biology, and building programs and infrastructure at the field station. He holds degrees from the University of Arizona (Ph.D., 1987, and Masters, 1980, in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology), Arizona State University (B.S. in Zoology, 1978), and UCLA (A.S. in Engineering, 1975). His research interests have included the study of the complexity and stability of ecological communities and the factors that impact species diversity; marine mammals, particularly the Gulf of California Vaquita; Intertidal Ecology; and Invertebrate Zoology. Over the past 40 years, he has lead hundreds of field courses and expeditions in the USA and the Gulf of California, Mexico, and Baja California, ranging from weekend field trips to three month long intensive immersive field courses.

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Built to Last won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism CNU 17 video contest. This short film explores the connection between New Urbanism and environmental issues.

Created by independent filmmaker John Paget (www.pagetfilms.com) with First+Main Media (Drew Ward, Chris Elisara and John Paget). www.firstandmain.tv

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Chris Leinberger, a visiting fellow for the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, discusses the future of clean transportation at Read more

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