Sea of Shadows, a Film About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal in the World
The documentary film Sea of Shadows – about the peril that the near-extinct vaquita porpoise is in – is now …
17 Alcohol Before and After Transformations to Inspire You
Alcohol permeates our culture. The “social lubricant” as it’s called, is a method used by many of us to change …
32 Vegan Before and After Transformations
Stories of personal health transformations fascinate me because we live in a society that’s full of unhealthy, addictive temptations. Let’s …
What Is Cork Made of?
What is cork? A number of times, I’ve been asked the question, “What is cork made of?” Most recently, my …
19 Eco-Friendly Recycled Tote Bags
When I started doing my research on eco-friendly tote bags, the plan was to write just one blog post about …
Ecologists Find Rare Wild Bush Dogs in Costa Rica Mountains
Wildlife ecologists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst made a surprising discovery while studying conservation practices in the rugged Talamanca …
Coffee, Crested Butte, and Maker’s Mark
I wrote this post few years ago. I wasn’t sure if I should share it with the world, but decided …
In Reverence to Two Hawks Who Guided Me
In the first year that I started UniGuide, there was always a pull for me to go back to a …
14 Beautiful Vertical Gardens + Resources to Grow Your Own
Is there hope for those of use who dwell in the concrete jungle or simply crave a little more green? …
15 Easy Ways You Can Help Bees, Butterflies, and Other Insects
Chances are, unless you’re an entomologist or an exterminator, you don’t spend much of your day thinking about bugs. But …