Through Appreciating Earth I foster environmental awareness, scientific knowledge, & planetary appreciation. We all consciously & unconsciously change the environment, Earth education helps us understand how we impact our planet.
Awareness is a prelude to respect, projected into the world as appreciation
The Perihelion, Seasons, & Climate on Earth
Why are temperatures cooler in the winter? The Sun feels more distant and fails to warm our skin, so many assume that the Sun is further away from the Earth during winter, but that is not true for those of us living in the northern latitudes. On average, you are about 93 million miles away from that stellar source of sunlight, and it takes ~8.33 minutes for sunlight escaping from the Sun to reach the Earth's surface. But in January, the sunlight reaches Earth a little sooner due to the perihelion. On January 4th, 2022 you were only...READ ON
Appreciating Earth Geology Walks
Learn about time, rocks & Earth evolution in Sonoma & Marin Counties
I hope to offer more geology walks in May...I am in the middle of moving so my spare time and energy is entirely dedicated to the effort. No worries, I am staying in the area & hopefully in the near future I will have more time to offer Appreciating Earth events.
Starting in 2 weeks!

OLLI Story of Earth Conveyed by Rocks

Register online or via phone 707-664-2691
The Story of Earth exceeds 4 billion years of time, and much of planetary history is forever lost. Together we will take a trip through space and time to investigate what is known of the formation and evolution of Earth, and seek the locations where ancient clues have been unearthed. We will delve into how time & events leave their marks in minerals & rocks, and analyze how scientists unravel the chemical clues. As we explore planetary-scale events that have changed the Earth, we will also follow in the footsteps of biological evolution. Our focus on unraveling hundreds of millions of years of natural history will be told by the rocks, and the signatures of life embedded within.
13th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival
April 21st-24th
The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) has organized an amazing weekend for nature and bird lovers. Join us and support local environmental education, protection, and appreciation.


I will be offering 2 activities for the festival!
  • Friday 4/22 (9:00am-2::00pm) Geology Time Travel at Point Reyes field tour. I will provide a walking tour of the Point Reyes Lighthouse area to share how observing the rocks and landscape has allowed Geologists to unravel the story of how Point Reyes peninsula has traveled along fault lines for millions of years. There are a couple spots still open if you want to join me!
  • Saturday 4/23 (12:00pm-2:00pm) Birds are Dinosaurs! classroom talk. I get to talk about how Paleontologists know that birds evolved from dinosaurs, and what dinosaurian traits we can still observe on our feathered friends today. Kids and adults are welcome!


Appreciating Earth Through Body Awareness
Somatic & alignment focused strength & flexibility movement classes
Natural Disaster Preparedness
Are you prepared to interact with the environment at its most chaotic?
Now is a great time to get prepared for future natural disasters. Take time to consider how you want to react in the case of an earthquake, flood, tornado, hurricane, or fire. Talk with those you live with about where to meet if electronic communication is unavailable, and consider what information you will want access to if the internet, phones, & cell towers are down and there is no electricity. Do you have maps, phone numbers, & emergency items organized in a known & easily accessible location?
Step #1 pack your go bag
Step #2 make an evacuation plan
Step #3 practice your emergency plan
Step #4 create a comprehensive packing list
When stress levels are high, our memory is less reliable, so use near future low stress moments to plan, prepare & consider what items are important to you. Your list will be more reliable than your memory.