Donating for Wildlife: What you Need to Know
I have a Senegalese friend who now lives in the USA working as an African drummer. Every morning Bara walks along the streets of Los Angeles purposely seeking a homeless […]
Best NGOs For Wildlife, Part 2
My list of the best 30 NGOs working to save wildlife and wildlands all over the world continues. For Part 1 of the best NGOs for wildlife that won’t waste […]
Best 30 Wildlife Organizations that Won’t Waste Your $$$
In no particular order here are my favorite 30 wildlife organizations that deserve your donation. I update this post throughout the year so check back whenever you are deciding […]
#1 Tip for Attracting Birds to your Backyard
I’ve planted natives, added water features, and put out bird seed in the hopes of attracting birds to my backyard. As a result, my California cottage garden is full of […]
Earth Day, Every Day
What is Earth Day? It’s a day to celebrate, praise and notice Mother Earth. A day to remember all she is, all she does, and all she gives. A reminder […]
Five NGO’s Helping Animals that deserve your 2022 donation
You have enough to do then spend your time researching which organizations deserve your donations. So let me help you. Here are my favorite five non-governmental organizations helping animals. I have […]
Greeting Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzees of Gombe
Our boat lands on the sandy shores of Gombe Stream National Park where 26 year old Jane Goodall and her mother Vanne first arrived in July, 1960. Soon afterwards Dr. Jane’s ground […]
Helping Africa Survive COVID 19
COVID 19’s effect on the world is unprecedented. Every industry is experiencing its impact. As a safari planning specialist for the past 2 decades, I have intimate insight into the […]
The Rock with an Elephant Soul
My safari guide says, “there’s a rock painting” he wants to show me. I’m in the Northern Rangelands region of Kenya, staying at Sarara and their newer sister camp, The […]
Lewa, A Model for Conservation Success
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy occupies a relatively small 62,000 acres in northern Kenya but its role as a conservation innovator extends far beyond its borders. The Conservancy and surrounding areas contain […]
Dereck and Beverly Joubert- A Love Story
Seconds after meeting conservationist extraordinaire Beverly Joubert for the first time, she holds my hand as if we are BFF’s. She is generous, kind, and warm. And attentive. Someone I […]
Conservation’s Dog Heroes
Dogs are amazing. They are lovable, loyal, and protective. And, it turns out, heroes of conservation. Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C) loves bad dogs – the obsessive high-energy kind. Of […]