If you’ve been looking for a good book to keep you occupied over spring break, look no further. I interviewed five different people to hear about what they were reading in quick, candid conversations. Their recommendations have something for everyone, from fantasy to autobiography. From Jaren: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Hadley: So Jaren, what […]
New Species of Whale Discovered!
We used to only recognize one species of Bryde’s whale; that being the Balaenoptera with two subspecies: Eden’s whale (B. edeni edeni), and Bryde’s whale (B. edeni brydei). It was this January of 2021 that we learned otherwise. Using genetic data, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discovered that the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s […]
Isolation Has Changed us
In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, people are struggling in many ways. There are the obvious struggles such as getting sick, and being bored, but then there’s the struggle that people don’t like that talk about as much. People usually don’t talk about their mental health because they have worries that people might treat […]
What To Plant, Spring 2021
The wild plants know spring is coming to the coast. The toothwort is blooming pink below the redwoods, and in the meadows, the wild strawberries are unfurling their tiny leaves. Their arrival means it’s time to start planning your summer garden. Many people here in Mendocino already grow their own food and flowers, seasonally or […]