A Helpful Hint: ALWAYS zip your pockets

Hunched over an icy hole, the soles of my shoes have frozen to the ground…

Echoes of the Snow

As I laced up my hiking boots at the Cotton Mountain trailhead I thought to myself…

After a summer collecting water quality data all over Maine…

A Contemplation of the New Moon

“A serious talk about a silly topic.”

“Across the globe, freshwater lakes serve as vital ecosystems and cultural hubs, each with its unique history and significance.”

“I’m naturally drawn to reflect on what I’ve gained from these past ten months.”

“As a bug enthusiast at heart, I was thrilled to “dive” into stream sampling for macros.”