5 articles tagged with urban ecology
The Rock River winds through Rockford like a timeline, chronicling the city's evolution from industrial powerhouse to cultural renaissance. As a wildlife biologist who has documented urban adaptations across North America for three decades, I find Rockford particularly fascinating—a mid-sized...
Standing beneath the expansive wings of historic aircraft, I found myself contemplating the curious intersection of human innovation and ecological impact. Dayton, Ohio—birthplace of aviation—might seem an unusual destination for a wildlife biologist accustomed to tropical canopies and island ecosystems....
There's something uniquely liberating about exploring a city that sits at the junction of urban sophistication and wild natural beauty. Denver—the Mile High City—exemplifies this perfect balance. As someone who typically finds herself documenting biodiversity patterns in remote locations, switching...
Standing in the drizzle beside Castlefield Basin, I watch as raindrops create concentric circles across water that once carried the lifeblood of Britain's industrial revolution. Manchester isn't just another brick-laden northern city—it's a living museum where ecology and industry have...
The morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque mingles with the scent of fresh jalebi and the distant honking of auto rickshaws as Delhi awakens. This sensory symphony is familiar yet different from the one I experienced as a...