Rerooting “Opportunity” in Resiliency and Reciprocity

Ocotillos leaf out at the precise time of cool weather and moisture, seasonally.  Prickly Pears produce their fruits at the hottest time of year, quenching the thirst of javelina, coyotes and desert tortoise alike.  You know summer is near when you hear the white-wing doves croon with anticipation for the bounty soon to be providedContinue reading “Rerooting “Opportunity” in Resiliency and Reciprocity”

Reconciling our Relationships and Response to Invasive Species

For a while now I have avoided terms like “good” or “bad” when describing invasive species such as buffelgrass and tamarisk. Often we are quick to shift our focus to the shallow goal of exterminating the “weed” or invasive species in question, rather than the deep work of imagining a future where we prioritize innovation andContinue reading “Reconciling our Relationships and Response to Invasive Species”