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Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Yale Peabody Museum

by Joshua Stearns, SCA Board Member and Alumnus

Open Letter to U.S. Senators and Representatives

Janisse Ray is a writer and naturalist born in Baxley, Georgia, who has graciously agreed to write for our blog.

Martin Luther King Day

by Joshua Stearns, SCA Board Member and Alumnus

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just around the corner (January 15th), and in recognition of the role that Dr. King played in the health of our communities, our society, and our world at large, SCA has asked me to write some reflections on the unique intersection of community, service, civic engagement, and the environment. This is the first in a series of short essays that explore the diverse ways that Dr. King’s words, actions, and beliefs continue to inspire and instruct our work and our lives.

A Conservationist Abroad #8

by Emily Sloan ‘05

My quick guide to France in black and white
(because once in a great while, it’s okay to speak in absolutes)

After three months’ careful observation and reflection, I have decided that I really don’t care for several realities of French life:

Dog poop. On the sidewalk. Never cleaned up, so I can follow it from its initial deposition through its various stages

Dreaming of a Green Christmas

by Brandon Frazier
Tis’ the season of holiday preparation, bringing together culture, camaraderie and profit, all in the name of good cheer.