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Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Feb 7, 2017
Resistance is Not Futile
How do we live with the tension of existing in a world of utopian dreams mixed with dystopian nightmares glaring at us through our social an
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jan 31, 2017
Refugees (Parrots) with Few Options
There are few places left in Central America where parrots find sanctuary. One place they go is to mangrove swamps, such as the study site i
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jan 24, 2017
Preserving Mayan Ruins and Parrots
Through cherishing the past, we build hope for preserving the future, such as these workers at Mayan ruins in Guatemala.
LoraKim Joyner
Jan 18, 2017
Coping with Hard Times
Everyone has negative feelings sometimes. I’ve been experiencing them around the potential loss of our family’s health insurance if the Affo
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jan 9, 2017
The Messenger
We are journeying up and down the Pacific coast of Guatemala within the range of the endangered yellow-naped amazon. Each morning we rise...
LoraKim Joyner
Jan 4, 2017
Poetry, Nature and Connection
To demonstrate the power of poetry for nurturing oneself and others, One Earth Conservation's newest Board member Eric Kreuter invited L
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Dec 20, 2016
When Parrots Touch Our Hearts
An Miskito conservationist tells us why he protects parrots in Honduras "because they suffer so."
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Dec 13, 2016
Look Up - the Moon Adores You
The moon was once part of earth, and is part of you. When you look up at the full moon, know that one beautiful face is beholding another.
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Dec 6, 2016
Animals See, Hear, Say No Evil
We must learn to see that no individual is evil or bad, for to do so increases the chance for violence and disconnection. Instead by seeing
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Nov 23, 2016
Gratitude Nurtures Us and All Life
Practicing gratitude helps and empowers us to save ourselves, others, and earth. We use gratitude throughout our organization, One Earth, an
LoraKim Joyner
Nov 16, 2016
Nurture Nature: Post Election
This weeks Nurture Nature Tip asks us how we can live life fully, even when it is a broken hallelujah. Let us praise life by growing our em
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Nov 9, 2016
Ometepe: Island of Hope for Endangered Parrots
One Earth Conservation documented thousands of endangered parrots on Ometepe Island, now we have to find a way to keep them there.
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Nov 1, 2016
Endangered Yellow-Faced Parrots in Paraguay
The yellow-faced parrot is newly documented in Paraguay. We went to find out more about them, and did we ever!
LoraKim Joyner
Oct 24, 2016
Parrots Over Paraguay
On this expedition, we survey endangered parrots and find a roost site with many orange-winged amazons, a species only recently documented i
by Gail Koelln
Oct 18, 2016
Weathering the Climate
How can nurturing our own nature help us to cope with the difficult news we are hearing almost daily about the climate crisis? By growing ou
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Oct 11, 2016
Poached Parrots Leaving Paraguay
Upon arriving in Paraguay in September I was told the news that only the week before a group of turquoise-fronted parrot chicks and eggs fro
LoraKim Joyner
Oct 5, 2016
Remembering Rosa: March 2012 – Sept 2, 2016
Rosa came into this world weighing maybe 20 grams, all pink with unruly yellowish down. I, nor any other human, knew her then. I also...
LoraKim Joyner
Sep 27, 2016
Why We Do Parrot Conservation
Our conservation team just came out of the field after two weeks in the Concepcion and Amambay states of Paraguay. One minute we are on...
LoraKim Joyner
Sep 20, 2016
Nurturing Rocky...and Me
Since LoraKim is in Paraguay and has very limited access to the internet, this is my first-ever blog for One Earth Conservation. It was a...
LoraKim Joyner
Sep 6, 2016
Politics Based on Interbeing - A Vision for Our One Earth
Here in the United States we are in our final two months of a very protracted election season. Who has not yet felt the despondency of...
From the field, our Nurture Nature Program, and our staff!
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