Multiple traditional field guides exist for the state of Michigan, providing those who are curious with identification tools for mammals, birds, fish, butterflies, trees, rocks, and other ecosystem components. Their coverage of the entire state and lack of place-based story, however, limit the extent to which they might motivate actual engagement with the natural world, or commitment to its conservation. For this project I authored, illustrated, and...

"An environmental tale of land evolving over the millennia up to present day environmental changes, as well as the role one can take in caring for it"--

"There's a very special 150-year-old oak tree outside the window of Bea's classroom at Emily Dickinson Elementary School. When Bert, Bea's nemesis, climbs the tree, he gets in a lot of trouble--and that leads to even more trouble for everyone. "Concerned" citizens proclaim the tree a hazard and call for cutting it down. But the class won't let that happen, and using Bea's artistic ability, they work out a great plan to save the tree named Emily."--Amazon.com....

"The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time."--

For an applied professional project, I created and developed environmental education programs for Watchung Reservation. Watchung Reservation is a 2,060-acre area located in Union County; it is owned by the State of New Jersey and is operated by the Union County Parks and Community Renewal. Education Programs have the ability to increase public awareness for the necessity and value of open space to preserve biodiversity in New Jersey. Environmental...