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Feb 14

Cold, Cold Heart: The Alaskan Wood Frog

It's been below zero for several days here in Bozeman. I completely understand hibernation at this point! As I started researching animals that were most resistant to the cold, I was shocked to see the Alaskan Wood Frog at the top of the list. An amphibian? It's true. According to National Geographic, the Alaskan Wood Frog can survive subarctic temperatures for several weeks. And they can go into a freeze-like hibernation for up to 7 months. The heart and lungs of the frog ac

Human Composting Funeral Service: Taking the Circular Economy to the Ultimate Level

Heather White

Jan 29

Human Composting Funeral Service: Taking the Circular Economy to the Ultimate Level

CEO Katrina Spade of Recompose offers the first ever human composting funeral home. Is this the future? Or creepy? Or both?

Systemic Racism & Sustainability: How We Move from Talk to Action

Heather White

Dec 17, 2020

Systemic Racism & Sustainability: How We Move from Talk to Action

Systemic racism infiltrates every aspect of who we are and how we interact with each other. We center equity in sustainability.

Celebrating Gaylord Nelson: Earth Day Turns 50

Heather White

Apr 20, 2020

Celebrating Gaylord Nelson: Earth Day Turns 50

Earth Day turns 50 this week. Let's celebrate its founder Gaylord Nelson and ground conservation work in mutual respect.

Heather White

Mar 24, 2020

Life in the Time of Social Distancing

Originally published on Thrive Global. Five revelations during social distancing. Hint: I am not Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Heather White

Mar 5, 2020

Be astonished.

Mary Oliver's words are crisp, inviting, and provoking. Being in nature can reduce "eco-anxiety." What we want to protect can heal us.

Attention Adults: Step Away from Your Computer & Get Outside

Heather White

Feb 21, 2020

Attention Adults: Step Away from Your Computer & Get Outside

Adults need to go outside and play, too. Five easy ways to connect to nature, no matter where you live. Published in Thrive Global.

We have to talk about how we talk about the climate crisis

Heather White

Feb 7, 2020

We have to talk about how we talk about the climate crisis

Op-ed published in The Montana Standard about how we change the climate crisis conversation.

Heather White

Feb 6, 2020

Quote of the Day: Secret of Life

A January 2020 analysis by the Outdoor Industry Association warns that America may become an indoor nation. More reasons to go outside.

Why You Should Care About Conservation & 3 Ways to Help Save Wildlife —No Matter Where You Live

Heather White

Jan 29, 2020

Why You Should Care About Conservation & 3 Ways to Help Save Wildlife —No Matter Where You Live

Grizzly bear recovery is a conservation success story. Learn more about why wildlife conservation matters no matter where you live.

Heather White

Jan 25, 2020

Quote of the Day: On Giving & Purpose

This quote of the day from writer Ursula K. Le Guin inspires me. It's not my usual background photography from the Greater Yellowstone.

Heather White

Jan 6, 2020

Introducing Heather White Strategies

Introducing Heather White Strategies, a consulting firm based in the Greater Yellowstone that works to create a healthier, greener world.

Heather White

Dec 15, 2019

A Yellowstone in China?

Chinese governmental officials consider creating a national park system using Yellowstone National Park as a model.

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