Joy from slow observations of nature…science wins too

Written By Georgia
Leaf and leaf drawing of an English Elm by participant in Tree Wonder WSP October 23, 2022.

English Elm leaf and drawing by Tree Wonder WSP participant, October 23, 2022.

You can now read my co-authored opinion piece, “For well-being and science, chip in with nature observations”, published by the Portland Press Herald in July 2025. I had the privilege of writing with Georgia Murray, a staff scientist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Theresa Crimmins, director of the USA National Phenology Network. I’m crowing about this piece because of the joy and well-being I derive from slow and steady (aka careful and long-term) observations of nature. Do what makes you happy while contributing invaluable data to conservation science and management efforts.

Georgia
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