July 26, 2018
Simon says: 3,106 miles and 4 countries later Jordana and I made it back into Botswana with 3 mechanic visits and only a one-day delay - not bad for a 24yr old landrover! We travelled through a number of iconic protected areas and were lucky enough to spot a number of elusive and endangered wildlife species en route - with... more
July 4, 2018
Hola Jasper Ridge and greetings from Puerto Chicxulub, Yucatán MX/ Hola Jasper Ridge y saludos desde Puerto Chicxulub,Yucatán, MX My work here in Yucatán is in many ways the same as my work at Jasper Ridge although in a very different location. I spend my days working with Proyecto Itzaes (PI) and with CEAPY , two nonprofits I run here... more
June 30, 2018
Simon says: I find myself in the capital of Namibia, Windhoek (literally translated as the "Windy Corner," although it’s a perfectly still and clear day with not a breath in the air) having a compulsory "sundowner" with my lovely wife, Jordana. We have had a great day in a workshop with the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism as they... more
June 21, 2018
The Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve initiative “Out-of-the-Box-Into-the-Cloud” is underway! We are developing off-grid field-research instrumentation that will enable collaborations with field stations in other countries, as a way to engage with global sustainability initiatives—like stemming biodiversity loss—and bring new opportunities to our students, faculty, and JRBP community through promoting cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary environmental research and education. A big part of this... more
May 12, 2020
Week 8 of Shelter in Place was ended with a unsettled weather--the picture above and the picture below were taken on the same day, at the same time, looking in different directions by our remote cameras. As usual in these unusual times, following are some reminders of what awaits us all when the COVID-19 crisis is over. Until then, we... more
