CFIE@Santa Clara University

I once read that if you really want to learn about a country you should walk across it. I have discovered after living in the same town for over 20 years there is still much to discover in my own "backyard". Extending my daily walk over to a neighboring community, that I have driven through many times, introduced me to new...

Sharing is caring! I promote biodiversity in my backyard by providing trees and shrubs for birds and insects. I use no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers on grass or in my garden. I promote soil health with mulch, ground cover flowers, and schedule watering in the early hours of the morning. I'm excited to see bugs, lizards, worms, and bees!

Did you know that Mountain Gorillas and humans are 98.6% identical on a genetic level? While often portrayed in movies as aggressive they are actually gentle giants. Habituated gorillas have been known to interact peacefully with humans. Gorilla attacks on humans are extremely rare and are usually the result of aggression on the part of the...

The modern food system is built around a capitalist model. Designed for maximizing profit at the expense of vulnerable inputs in the system. Soil health and biodiversity have experienced mass degradation in this for profit only model.  In the short film, Seeds of Sovereignty the need for indigenous people to define their own food system and...

It was wonderful to connect with colleagues for a Zoom-chat and catch up. I wanted to mimic what happens when we meet in the lobby or while walking across campus.