August Book Pick
In Pacific Ocean waters between Seattle and Vancouver is one of the largest, most ecologically diverse inland seas in the world. The Salish Sea, named after the first stewards of the area, contains more than 400 islands inside 343 square miles of abundant and culturally significant marine ecosystems.
During a three-year sailing journey through the Salish islands, author Sheila Harrington interviewed over 50 veteran conservationists from the most populated areas, capturing these stories for the first time.
Read our interview with the author here!
Mary Jean Ruhnke
Mixed media artist Mary Jean Ruhnke creates art from her farm outside of San Antonio, Texas. Specializing in ink and acrylics, she creates nature inspired works that often feature woodland animals, especially corvids and foxes. Mary finds the creative process to be cathartic and hopes that viewers reap similar benefits from viewing her work.
To give your brain a challenge, hunt for the hidden figures that are a part of the subtleties of each of her creative works!
To learn more about the artist or purchase prints, you can visit her website: maryjeanruhnke.com.
Mother nuzzle | Art by Mary Jean Ruhnke
Leafy Lullaby | Art by Mary Jean Ruhnke
Dynamic Duo | Art by Mary Jean Ruhnke
Wee Wonderers | Art by Mary Jean Ruhnke
Release | Art by Mary Jean Ruhnke
The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.
~John Paul II