Why I’m Setting Intentions, Not Goals, for 2026

2025 was supposed to be my year of writing—children’s stories about nature, biomimicry and climate change. These weren’t just random projects; they were meant to be part of a series I’d already begun, books designed to weave facts and fiction together to spark wonder in young readers. To show them that nature isn’t just somethingContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Setting Intentions, Not Goals, for 2026”

AskNature Chat – Creating a Story and Resource about Fire for Children

I have now tried the AskNature Chat! This blog post is inspired by the results. This is the first prompt that I tested, and the ideas evolved over a couple of days. About AskNature Chat “Guided by the overarching ethical approach of biomimicry –emulating the way life creates conditions conducive to life –it helps notContinueContinue reading “AskNature Chat – Creating a Story and Resource about Fire for Children”

AI as your Biomimicry Brainstorming Partner

I am a curious person, and I believe it is important to continue to learn new things. So, I have spent part of this weekend learning to prompt AI. I have now completed the course “Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner”. I will write a series of blog posts about ways to useContinueContinue reading “AI as your Biomimicry Brainstorming Partner”

National Poetry Month: A Biomimicry Celebration

April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the power of words and the beauty of language. Many wonderful science poetry books for children are available, such as Water Can Be. . . by Laura Purdie Salas and illustrated by Violeta Dabija. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GZSOZVWuOQ&t=16s This year, let’s explore the intersection of poetry and science, specificallyContinueContinue reading “National Poetry Month: A Biomimicry Celebration”