A Skulk of Foxes and A Cormorant Feather Siren Dress
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A Skulk of Foxes and A Cormorant Feather Siren Dress
Hey Nature Nerds! This week Megan and Jen send out a big CONGRATS to Brian Glazer and Kevin Mukai of Hohonu for their work in tide monitoring and being named Island Innovators of 2022 by Hawaii Venture Capital Association! Then Jen talks a different set of islands- the Channel Islands of California, the Galapagos of North America and a very special inhabitant, Juana Maria.
Organizations to Support:
GABRIELENO (TONGVA) BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
https://www.gabrieleno-nsn.us/
The "San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians" Gabrieleno (Tongva) Band of Mission Indians was exclusively recognized by the State of California in 1994. We have remained an integral part of the Southern California community. We have cultural and historic sites located throughout the County. Our office still remains near the San Gabriel Mission.
Chumash Indian Museum
https://www.chumashmuseum.org/
The Chumash Indian Museum is a historical site and living history center. This museum is dedicated to restoring and preserving an awareness of the Chumash people and their historical, cultural, material and present-day influence, as well as the natural environment and historical significance of this site. Through exhibits, events, and educational programs, the Chumash Indian Museum serves as a gathering place for a partnership with the native and non-native communities connecting the past with the present to continue our shared future.
Channel Island Park Foundation
https://www.ciparkfoundation.org/
The Channel Islands Park Foundation, the authorized non-profit philanthropic partner of the Channel Islands National Park. Recognizing the challenges of managing the complex island ecosystems and richly diverse cultural resources, the Foundation is committed to advocating on behalf of and in support of the ongoing work of the Channel Islands National Park.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana_Maria
https://www.islandconservation.org/
https://www.britannica.com/place/Channel-Islands-California