How A Forester Became A Facilitator During a college course on dendrology—from dendr (related to trees) and ology (a branch of learning)—I sensed that forestry would… Continue reading “How A Forester Became A Facilitator”…
Communities of Practice It was fun helping National Park Service administrators in the Northeast exchange ideas. I prepared the following video to introduce… Continue reading “Communities of Practice”…
Boston Buildings I thoroughly enjoy the built environment of Boston’s Beacon Hill. Continue reading “Boston Buildings”…
Ellis Island 107 Years Later I think my grandfather would be proud. On Tuesday evening I attended a black-tie event in the Great Hall at… Continue reading “Ellis Island 107 Years Later”…
Why do they do that? Working With Federal Employees I spent 15 years working at mission-driven nonprofits. It was a fertile environment for new ideas. I found if I… Continue reading “Why do they do that? Working With Federal Employees”…
National Park Planner I formed strong relationships at Acadia National Park, where I was Chief of Planning & Land Resources. Other NPS planning… Continue reading “National Park Planner”…
The Shed Game I was fascinated by the trailers used by a Maine firm to deliver two sheds and a garage to Hodgdon Road.… Continue reading “The Shed Game”…
E.O. Wilson Interview & Bioblitz I was honored to meet legendary biologist Dr. Edward O. Wilson while working with the National Park Service. Here are… Continue reading “E.O. Wilson Interview & Bioblitz”…
Corners of Our Hearts I just completed my second read of John Adams by David McCullough. I am struck by Adams’ commitment to public… Continue reading “Corners of Our Hearts”…