The study of seasonal changes in nature is known as phenology. Animals migrate or hibernate for winter. Plants and trees have leaves that bud, open, green up, green down, and finally fall off. We…
Happy Vernal Equinox!
First Day of Spring in Livermore, CA
Spring is a favorite time of the year for me. Our backyard is filled with birds and new buds. Leaves are a fresh, pale shade of green.…
Getting around in sub-zero temperatures on snow covered roads is a challenge. Engines don't work well at -20º, and tires lose traction on slippery roads. Road salt does not work in below freezing…
Before, during, and after PolarTREC field work in the summer of 2014, I will be publishing journal entries. My writing will most likely be related to one of four main themes: Observing the world…
One afternoon outing was to the Museum of the North. Located on the University of Alaska, Fairbanks campus, the Museum showcases a wide range of Alaskan art. Both natural displays (fossils, minerals…
Short Answer: Many Layers!
Tonight's dinner was a quick ten minute walk from the hotel. However, in -18 degree temperatures, quick is not the same thing as easy. Here's a list of what I wore to…
Quickly Dropping Temperatures
My travel north to Fairbanks was marked by increases in latitude and decreases in temperature. When I left California, Livermore was a balmy 54 degrees with rain. By…
