And, if the students not only learned more environmental & science content in their early primary years, but also were given opportunities to go outdoors to learn (in a garden or in nature) this growth in comprehension was even more evident in their upper elementary years! (4/5)

Saturday night sunset in Point Reyes.

We adopted a kitten last year & he’s 10 month old now. What I didn’t know when we adopted him is that he is part Bengal. This cat is energetic & agile beyond belief, but he is also a love bug. I’m not on here as much as I once was, but I haven’t forgotten you. Happy #Caturday

Trump: “Grocery prices are starting to go rapidly down. Rent is down. Airfares are down. Hotel rates are down. Cell phone prices are down." No they aren’t.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today. Change has never been easy.

Today, I’m thinking about Dr. King’s reminder that character is revealed in moments of challenge, not comfort. Our kids are watching what we tolerate, what we stand up to, and how we treat others. This moment is asking something of all of us. I’m choosing to answer it.

As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us, darkness cannot drive out darkness, and hate cannot drive out hate. Only light and love can do that. So today, let’s remember our responsibilities to march hand in hand, to stand peacefully with dignity and purpose in the ongoing fight

🚨: Insane Auroras over Stonehenge right now... 🤯🌌 Auroras tonight are the strongest and brightest in more than 20 years. In coming hours extreme Auroras will be visible over all 50 US states tonight. Don't miss it!

This hike is a 20 minute drive from San Francisco. ❤️ A gentle walk through Tennessee Valley gets you to Tennessee Beach in Marin. It’s an easy, kid-friendly hike with an amazing payoff at the beach, featuring striking rock formations.

For anyone who would like to hear Mark Carney’s outstanding Davos speech in full here it is. This is what true global leadership looks like. Canada should be immensely proud today, because they are leading the fight back when others dare not. 🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNRBDT4mB/

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🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. has officially completed its split from the World Health Organization. Trump just pulled America out of the global disease early-warning system like it’s a bad trade deal. Viruses don’t need passports. They need openings. This is reckless.

California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit trib.al/dX6AfIz

When people ask how I spend my days, I say the first thing I do each day is wake up and check the San Francisco webcams to see what's happening. Why? So I can jump out of bed and capture moments like today's sunrise to share with all of you!

"Riding The Wind"; my favorite artwork of Jeff Bourgeau Coldpress watercolor paper

Putting this out there: We can feel thankful that we are alive, employed, and able to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. But we can absolutely also feel angry about the state of the world. These feelings can 100% coexist and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.

To love is... #bali #love #peace #meditation #JoyTrain bellofpeace.org Photo courtesy: Pinterest

This is what my table looks like - a seed puzzle I keep rearranging, trying to find all of the edge pieces. Will I grow companion flowers with my vegetables, or do I want a native plant flower bed? This keeps me grounded despite worrying about the future. What keeps you sane?