Monthly Archives: June 2014

Remembering Tio Kike

In late April my good friend Enrique Matadamas passed away at the age of 86 in Matadamas Etla, Oaxaca. Our friendship started in 2003 at the Pochote Market where he sold candies and assorted plants. He and his wife Sara … Continue reading

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Parks Inspiring Solutions Hangout (June 2014)

Tourism in parks and protected areas can be a boon to local conservation efforts or it can afflict biodiversity conservation and environmental management. Many travelers find meaningful encounters with nature in protected areas, but these wilderness fans are often at … Continue reading

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World Environment Day 2014 #wed2014

World Environment Day is June 5. The motto for World Environment Day 2014 is ‘Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level.’ The UN General Assembly declared 2014 as the International Year of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) which play a unique role in … Continue reading

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Hanging Out with Friends in South America

This week’s live G+ Hangout will focus on travel in South America. The discussion will be mostly en español with some English. Bonus points for using (and explaining!) indigenous vocabulary. Check out the starting time around the world on Tuesday, June 3 and … Continue reading

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06.2014

From World Environment Day to Matariki, here’s our calendar for June with links to the Solstice, World Oceans Day and International Surfing Day.

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