How do we talk about climate change with landowners? Conservation districts make it real I love attending conservation district board meetings because that’s where real… Continue Reading How do we talk about climate change with landowners?Continue Reading
Do you overestimate your own abilities? I do Do you ever overestimate your own ability to do something? This thought comes to me from a… Continue Reading Do you overestimate your own abilities? I doContinue Reading
Love is a verb. So is conservation and so is equity. What binds us together is love In a meeting this week, I was reminded… Continue Reading Love is a verb. So is conservation. So is equity.Continue Reading
This year we face a few significant crossroads One of my favorite quotes speaks to the difficulty we have when new or uncomfortable ideas challenge… Continue Reading This year we face some crossroadsContinue Reading
When will conservation work be on the blockchain? Most of those who read this are likely saying to themselves: whaaaaat? What is this thing called… Continue Reading When will conservation work be on the blockchain?Continue Reading
We seem more disconnected than ever We could blame COVID for the increased sense of being disconnected that I hear our members talk about, but… Continue Reading Welcoming new people to our communityContinue Reading
This idea has surfaced from multiple sources within our conservation district community: let’s pick some books to read and then discuss. Being a book nerd,… Continue Reading How about some book discussions together?Continue Reading
Too early to review? With the Legislature still in session, is it too soon for a review of lessons learned this year? I don’t think… Continue Reading No surprises is a better strategy than waiting and reactingContinue Reading
This week, I threw off my COVID shackles and traveled to Spokane to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spokane Conservation District‘s shiny new building.… Continue Reading The importance of appreciating our people (or where I use the L word)Continue Reading
What does success look like? Last week, I was asked by a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant: what does success look like to you? We were… Continue Reading What does success look like?Continue Reading
