Erin Sherman 🌱
@wearegonnafindout.bsky.social
Native plants (7b/65n Chesapeake rolling coastal plain)
Decarbonization, kittens, oddments
Working on building energy regulations at a big nonprofit; speaking for myself here
She/they
Decarbonization, kittens, oddments
Working on building energy regulations at a big nonprofit; speaking for myself here
She/they
Pinned
Up to 41 #nativeplants species sown 😳🌱 (a few out of frame here)
I'm considering a little post series extolling the virtues of easy beginner #nativeplants 🌱 for the Mid-Atlantic because in March or April, a bunch of new folks will careen into this hobby (it's like clockwork) and it might be handy to have said posts for quoting.
I'll thread them starting here.
I'll thread them starting here.
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In the interests of education, today we show a berry-laden plant that you might see in yards, along roadsides or in vacant lots - but it is not a native plant. This is ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), often called ‘Bradford’ pear. Over the last 20 years, it has become a pest. (1/2) #nativeplants
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In the interests of education, today we show a berry-laden plant that you might see in yards, along roadsides or in vacant lots - but it is not a native plant. This is ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana), often called ‘Bradford’ pear. Over the last 20 years, it has become a pest. (1/2) #nativeplants
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Fritillaria atropurpurea, our uncommon Checker Lily, blooming in a sagebrush meadow above the Blue River #nativeplants
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to June 9 🌿
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to June 9 🌿
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fritillaria atropurpurea, our uncommon Checker Lily, blooming in a sagebrush meadow above the Blue River #nativeplants
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to June 9 🌿
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to June 9 🌿
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Oops, I've been arguing on the internet
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Oops, I've been arguing on the internet
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The inability for everyone to make an ethical choice doesn't mean we all get to opt out of them!
i am also very done with every single conversation about consumer choices being derailed by the what abouts
people have disabilities, people are poor, people are plus sized
the inability for everyone to make an ethical choice doesn’t mean we all get to opt out of them
people have disabilities, people are poor, people are plus sized
the inability for everyone to make an ethical choice doesn’t mean we all get to opt out of them
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The inability for everyone to make an ethical choice doesn't mean we all get to opt out of them!
Watchtower 🐈🐈
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Watchtower 🐈🐈
Just picked up a kitten in each hand just because I could
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Just picked up a kitten in each hand just because I could
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This is your reminder to go drink a full glass of water. I did not drink enough today and currently chugging warm water so my body doesn't dry out into a husk.
a person is holding a cup of water next to a duck
ALT: a person is holding a cup of water next to a duck
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is your reminder to go drink a full glass of water. I did not drink enough today and currently chugging warm water so my body doesn't dry out into a husk.
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6. Pink skullcap moth
The caterpillars eat skullcap & it's pink. Couldn't find a common name in English so I made one up.
At least it's better than calling it the confused/the old lady/flabbled rustic/southern buttworm moth etc.
(Ok only the 1st 2 of those are real.)
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Sciart.
The caterpillars eat skullcap & it's pink. Couldn't find a common name in English so I made one up.
At least it's better than calling it the confused/the old lady/flabbled rustic/southern buttworm moth etc.
(Ok only the 1st 2 of those are real.)
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Sciart.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
6. Pink skullcap moth
The caterpillars eat skullcap & it's pink. Couldn't find a common name in English so I made one up.
At least it's better than calling it the confused/the old lady/flabbled rustic/southern buttworm moth etc.
(Ok only the 1st 2 of those are real.)
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Sciart.
The caterpillars eat skullcap & it's pink. Couldn't find a common name in English so I made one up.
At least it's better than calling it the confused/the old lady/flabbled rustic/southern buttworm moth etc.
(Ok only the 1st 2 of those are real.)
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Sciart.
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I’ll be visiting Santa Fe and Albuquerque in a few weeks. I’m looking for Native galleries, great restaurants, and any other recommendations you want to share!
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I’ll be visiting Santa Fe and Albuquerque in a few weeks. I’m looking for Native galleries, great restaurants, and any other recommendations you want to share!
A few days late, but: I think the bee balm is finally done, having been snowed on.
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A few days late, but: I think the bee balm is finally done, having been snowed on.
Kitten Teddy likes to bite my phone.
December 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Kitten Teddy likes to bite my phone.
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need advice, especially from straight men. that's a once in a lifetime thing, get it while it's on offer!
my brother just finished his BA, 16 years after starting it. he's not feeling proud of himself, does not want a family celebration, but i want to get him a good gift. i'm stumped plz help
my brother just finished his BA, 16 years after starting it. he's not feeling proud of himself, does not want a family celebration, but i want to get him a good gift. i'm stumped plz help
December 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
need advice, especially from straight men. that's a once in a lifetime thing, get it while it's on offer!
my brother just finished his BA, 16 years after starting it. he's not feeling proud of himself, does not want a family celebration, but i want to get him a good gift. i'm stumped plz help
my brother just finished his BA, 16 years after starting it. he's not feeling proud of himself, does not want a family celebration, but i want to get him a good gift. i'm stumped plz help
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I just published my weekly list of #CleanEnergy, #Climate, and #Sustainability Jobs. Check them out + repost if you know someone they would help! #ClimateJobs #EnergyTransition #EnergyTransitionJobs #EnergyPolicyJobs #ClimateSky #EnergySky 🔌💡
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Ed's Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs List 12.07.25
2025, #45
Hi there! Welcome to Ed’s Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs List, where we know climate change is caused by burning fossil fuels such as gasoline, coal, oil, and fossil gas (“natural” gas)...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I just published my weekly list of #CleanEnergy, #Climate, and #Sustainability Jobs. Check them out + repost if you know someone they would help! #ClimateJobs #EnergyTransition #EnergyTransitionJobs #EnergyPolicyJobs #ClimateSky #EnergySky 🔌💡
edscleanenergysustainabilityjobs.com/eds-clean-en...
edscleanenergysustainabilityjobs.com/eds-clean-en...
The simple joy of accidentally reflecting a bright light onto a surface and driving your kitten to distraction
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The simple joy of accidentally reflecting a bright light onto a surface and driving your kitten to distraction
The day has arrived! 🌱 #nativeplants
Pssst #nativeplants 🌱 gardeners in central MD
I'm hosting a seed share in Odenton on December 7. Message if you'd like the location. 💚🌻
I'm hosting a seed share in Odenton on December 7. Message if you'd like the location. 💚🌻
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The day has arrived! 🌱 #nativeplants
Four friends identifying like 10 classic movies that they can schedule to watch on specific dates, e.g. Miss Congeniality on April 25
but will they?
but will they?
December 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Four friends identifying like 10 classic movies that they can schedule to watch on specific dates, e.g. Miss Congeniality on April 25
but will they?
but will they?
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If you're planning a workplace holiday party this is your sign to triple-check that everything served is properly labeled, friend just had to do an epi-pen
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
If you're planning a workplace holiday party this is your sign to triple-check that everything served is properly labeled, friend just had to do an epi-pen
Rhodora! If the sages ask thee why
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Rhodora! If the sages ask thee why
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
I went to a memorial today and it made me realize that it's pretty likely everyone close to me will predecease me, so then I will have to administrate my own death in advance. Also the matter of not much remembering or mourning to contemplate. Where's my copy of Meditations and/or Hagakure 🫠
December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I went to a memorial today and it made me realize that it's pretty likely everyone close to me will predecease me, so then I will have to administrate my own death in advance. Also the matter of not much remembering or mourning to contemplate. Where's my copy of Meditations and/or Hagakure 🫠
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The pitcher cries for water to carry
and a person for work that is real.
and a person for work that is real.
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The pitcher cries for water to carry
and a person for work that is real.
and a person for work that is real.
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Legit question for quant social science, does being a poaster lead to higher citations
December 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Legit question for quant social science, does being a poaster lead to higher citations
I have put the cute oversized rainbow stake lights along the edge of the garden path; I have wound the faux vine lights around the arbor; I have had mixed feelings about putting out lights at all because they're not good for birds
December 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I have put the cute oversized rainbow stake lights along the edge of the garden path; I have wound the faux vine lights around the arbor; I have had mixed feelings about putting out lights at all because they're not good for birds
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Tired: all this anti-vax activity and policy
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Tired: all this anti-vax activity and policy
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
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Highly recommend giving @boltsmag.org a follow! They are doing excellent and much needed reporting.
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Highly recommend giving @boltsmag.org a follow! They are doing excellent and much needed reporting.