As the Editorial Director for EcoMyths, I produce content for the entire website, researching scientists, writing feature-length "EcoMyths," editing the blog, Living Green lifestyle tips, and events pages, and managing communications between the web design team and partner groups.

Here are a few quick highlights:

Strength, protection, endurance, Chardonnay…these are all words associated with the mighty oak. In Illinois, we love the acorn-bearer so much that we named one of them our official state tree. For many of us, an oak-lined street or oak-dotted prairie is one of the most iconic features of the Illinois landscape. But are oaks as mighty as they appear?... Continue reading.

What does the word “wild” mean to you? To us, it conjures up visions of salivating grizzly bears, gun-slinging outlaws, untamed facial hair…that sort of thing. But it can also evoke a fuzzy feeling of natural goodness—pesticide-free lands, clear skies, and clean water teeming with silvery fish.

Problem is, wild isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be—at least not when it comes to seafood. And like the ocean itself, the question of buying farmed versus wild seafood can be tough to navigate…unless you’ve got a Shedd Aquarium pro on your side. So let’s dive in (pun intended, per usual)!...Continue reading.

We all know we’re not supposed to feed wild animals (for those who don’t, here’s why)…but do the same rules apply to birds in our backyards? We chatted with a couple of Chicagoland’s foremost ornithologists for their take on using bird feeders, and turns out, they both give them a thumbs up. Read on to find out why it’s A-okay to share the edible love with our feathery friends...Continue reading.