Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
@ecosystemengineers.bsky.social
I'm an improving Artist, Biologist, and Writer. I write about the future of humanity in the face of philosophical and environmental struggles.
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/weareecosystemengineers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=19t43g
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/weareecosystemengineers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=19t43g
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We Are Ecosystem Engineers
An shallow dive into the idea that humanities relationship with the environment is more natural than often betrayed even in our destruction.
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Posted a new article on Humans as Ecosystem Engineers. It's been a plan as an article to coincide with my blog and social media name. I hope you enjoy!
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open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
Reposted by Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
What worries me with ice is that the public has no way of knowing if they are really ice. They have unmarked vehicles, wear masks, show no warrants or legal paperwork, no identification, and appear very unprofessional and violent. Anyone could be impersonating ice to terrorize our communities.
January 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
What worries me with ice is that the public has no way of knowing if they are really ice. They have unmarked vehicles, wear masks, show no warrants or legal paperwork, no identification, and appear very unprofessional and violent. Anyone could be impersonating ice to terrorize our communities.
“Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I’m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.”
- Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall
January 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
“Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I’m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.”
- Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall
Lately I've had increasingly growing feelings of loss and envy about the parts of the environment that have been stolen for the sake of "progress." Today I'm thinking about the sky. How do I connect with my ancestors who followed the stars to freedom, when I can't see them myself?
January 17, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Lately I've had increasingly growing feelings of loss and envy about the parts of the environment that have been stolen for the sake of "progress." Today I'm thinking about the sky. How do I connect with my ancestors who followed the stars to freedom, when I can't see them myself?
I started something new on my Substack: "California Native of the Week," where I'm highlighting amazing plant, animal, and fungal species native to California and where you might be able to find them. Each is paired with a drawing. This last week it was the Snow Plant. Stay tuned for next week.
January 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I started something new on my Substack: "California Native of the Week," where I'm highlighting amazing plant, animal, and fungal species native to California and where you might be able to find them. Each is paired with a drawing. This last week it was the Snow Plant. Stay tuned for next week.
The 2001 Roadless Rule is in trouble. Currently, it protects more than 50 million acres of US Wilderness from development and resource extraction. I’m encouraging anyone who sees this to write a public comment- due September 19th.
Learn more and comment here: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
Learn more and comment here: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
September 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The 2001 Roadless Rule is in trouble. Currently, it protects more than 50 million acres of US Wilderness from development and resource extraction. I’m encouraging anyone who sees this to write a public comment- due September 19th.
Learn more and comment here: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
Learn more and comment here: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
Been reading Crossings by Ben Goldfarb and its perfect for this moment: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
morethanjustparks.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Been reading Crossings by Ben Goldfarb and its perfect for this moment: morethanjustparks.com/save-the-roa...
Today's post debuted a new illustration of mine and the process I used to make it. Next week is the article!
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
August 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today's post debuted a new illustration of mine and the process I used to make it. Next week is the article!
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum sisymbrii) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
August 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum sisymbrii) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Sandhill Skipper (Polites sabuleti) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sandhill Skipper (Polites sabuleti) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Grey Buckeye (Junonia grisea) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Grey Buckeye (Junonia grisea) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (Atherigona reversura) - 07.07.2025
July 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (Atherigona reversura) - 07.07.2025
Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) - 06.01.2025 - Lassen, CA
July 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) - 06.01.2025 - Lassen, CA
Reposted by Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
Joey did a 180 so hard the Lolita Express had to re-calculate its flight path.
July 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Joey did a 180 so hard the Lolita Express had to re-calculate its flight path.
Urbane Digger Bee (Anthophora urbana) - 07.07.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Urbane Digger Bee (Anthophora urbana) - 07.07.2025 - San Jose, CA
Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) - 06.17.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) - 06.17.2025 - San Jose, CA
Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus) - 07.18.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus) - 07.18.2025 - San Jose, CA
Fine Stripped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon subtilior) - 07.19.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fine Stripped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon subtilior) - 07.19.2025 - San Jose, CA
Reposted by Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
Look who kicked the bucket last night. I’ll raise a toast to that!🍻🥂 Have a great weekend.
July 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Look who kicked the bucket last night. I’ll raise a toast to that!🍻🥂 Have a great weekend.
I'm late to my scheduled post this week because I was sick, but I was able to get out something this morning. This is likely the end of my "once every two weeks" test. I think I'm going to lean into the "3 weeks on 1 week" off posting schedule.
weareecosystemengineers.substack.com/p/an-update-...
weareecosystemengineers.substack.com/p/an-update-...
An Update on my Entomology studies in San Jose
Photos and progress
weareecosystemengineers.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'm late to my scheduled post this week because I was sick, but I was able to get out something this morning. This is likely the end of my "once every two weeks" test. I think I'm going to lean into the "3 weeks on 1 week" off posting schedule.
weareecosystemengineers.substack.com/p/an-update-...
weareecosystemengineers.substack.com/p/an-update-...
Reposted by Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
There’s something SERIOUSLY WRONG with a political system like this.
July 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
There’s something SERIOUSLY WRONG with a political system like this.
Zohran Mamdani, let's goooooooo!!!!
June 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Zohran Mamdani, let's goooooooo!!!!
On Wednesday, on my SubStack, I posted my last post on my "3 weeks on one week off" test. So this upcoming week I won't post and I will start again with the "once every other week" posting schedule alternating between writing and art.
June 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
On Wednesday, on my SubStack, I posted my last post on my "3 weeks on one week off" test. So this upcoming week I won't post and I will start again with the "once every other week" posting schedule alternating between writing and art.