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❝ There has never been a greater need than there is today for the reporter and interpreter of the natural world. ~ Rachel Carson

BEASTIE

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Do I Do Enough?
✤ Midnight musings a decade apart
 • Jessica Groenendijk
"Where are you from?"
✤ It's complicated.
 • Jessica Groenendijk
For People Who Want to Explore Nature (More), but Can't
✤ A survey to understand barriers to Nature connection (and how I can help).
 • Jessica Groenendijk
The Last Stand
✤ The story of a stowaway
 • Jessica Groenendijk
Remembering
✤ On Lost Species Day, November 30th
 • Jessica Groenendijk
Twashuka
✤ In which you are charged by a black rhino.
 • Jessica Groenendijk
Don't Get Wet
✤ Walk in the rain.
 • Jessica Groenendijk
For the Love of Nature: More Survey Results!
✤ Part 2
"A Piece of Cake"
✤ Lessons in overconfidence.
 • Jessica Groenendijk
NATURE'S BLUE HOUR
NATURE'S BLUE HOUR
✤ I write photo-rich stories about the natural world in the hope of inspiring understanding, love, and gratitude for our true home.
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BEASTIE
✤ Experiences of wild creatures in wild places and reflections upon our relationships with Nature.
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WILD PAGES
✤ In which I review nature-themed books, both fiction and nonfiction.
NONFICTION BOOK
The Giant Otter: Giants of the Amazon
✤ Get to know one of South America’s most captivating and endangered mammals.
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Tip Jar
✤ One-time contributions are much appreciated!
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