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Quick project update
Dear friends and supporters, I wanted to give all of my generous supporters a quick update on the progress of my research, as things haven't quite gone as planned in my 2020 calendar (massive under...
Finding Palo Santo: the Odyssey
I'm back from a very eventful field collection trip in Colombia! I hope to write up my experiences soon and share them with everyone. First, though, I wanted to answer a question someone asked me t...
Hello from Colombia!
I arrived in Barranquilla, Colombia, on November 10 and started field work at 5 am the very next morning! We just finished up yesterday so now I have a little time to give you a quick update. But f...
Is the palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens NOT Bulnesia sarmientoi) endangered?
Is the palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens NOT Bulnesia sarmientoi) endangered? I get asked this question a lot (gosh I wonder why!?), and I think up to this point I haven't really given a satisfac...
My Adventure in Mangamanguilla Private Conservation Reserve
I had the privilege of visiting and working with the Mangamanguilla Private Conservation Area in Piura, Peru, on my 5-week collecting trip to Peru in March and April 2019. Mangamanguilla is a phen...
Gifts for Donating to My Campaign!
Gifts for Donating to My Campaign! I have some pretty amazing gifts for the first five people that donate $100 or more to my campaign: 100% sustainably harvested palo santo bracelets OR earrings th...