On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Featuring a conversation with Gavin McNichol, assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. We discussed his work studying wetland soil biochemistry. He is currently starting a project in Sitka studying the impact of Yellow Cedar decline on microclimate and soil carbon.
Partly cloudy, becoming mostly clear in the afternoon. Temperatures into the 40s, but cooling quickly as the sun went down. Calm winds. Visiting scientist Gavin was interested in getting out on a walk with me to see where I had ibuttons placed on Gavan Hill. A graduate student of his was also in town and … Read more
Overcast with showers. Temperatures in the 40s. Snow level down to under 3000ft. I was conflicted about whether to watch the Alaska day parade or go out the road for high tide. Today’s 12.4ft tide (highest of the current series) was around 10 minutes after the start of the parade, so I couldn’t really do … Read more
Rain and wind, temperatures in the 40s. Today’s outside time was fairly limited. Heavy rain and general tiredness left me feeling not especially motivated. I did spend a few minutes on the south deck late this morning, then went for a drive this afternoon. For some reason the juncos weren’t in the yard or at … Read more
Mostly sunny early, becoming mostly cloudy with scattered showers during the afternoon. Light to moderate wind. Temperatures in the 40s. With clear skies this morning, I expected to see some frost when I stepped outside. Perhaps the skies didn’t clear until not long before sunrise, since I didn’t see any evidence of frost, even in … Read more
Mostly cloudy to overcast with rain later in the day. Moderate winds and temperatures near 50F. Snow level was down to under 3300 feet. I got out earlier than I expected this morning, when I got a ride request. A patch of blue sky was drifting to the north (more accurately, a hole in the … Read more