Salal’s Worrisome Die-Off
This ubiquitous shrub of the Pacific Northwest is dying—and the impact could be catastrophic.
Aug 1, 2019 | 1,300 words, about 7 minutes
Species: Terrestrial Plants
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Searching the Forest for the Trees
Indigenous communities rush to find the few remaining monumental cedars for totem poles, house posts, and canoes.
Apr 23, 2019 | 7 min 30 sec
The Basketmaker
Through the practice and poetry of basketmaking, lives, cultures, and generations intertwine.
Feb 26, 2019 | 4,500 words, about 23 minutes
Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens
On Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, culling deer is an act of cultural and ecological restoration.
Jan 22, 2019 | 3,800 words, about 19 minutes
Genetically Modified Tomatoes Give Fish a Futuristic Hue
Researchers developed a tomato rich in pigment to give farmed fish a healthy pink glow.
Jul 3, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Coastal Oakscapes
A story in pictures about an iconic and culturally important ecosystem in evolution.
Apr 24, 2018 | 950 words, 21 photos
The Local-Carb Diet
Dedicated Pacific Northwest plant lovers nurture an indigenous food with ancient roots.
Apr 17, 2018 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes
Why Iceland Is Turning Purple
Buoyed by climate change, an invasive plant is taking over the landscape of the island nation.
Jan 16, 2018 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes