Jessica Schnell, PhD
@jessicakschnell.bsky.social
I like #birds, #bats, #conservation, #education, and all that's in between. Director of Education @BlackRockForest. Tweets are my own.
Nigeria’s forests cannot wait – a paper ban means nothing without enforcement. Forest defenders risk their lives while loggers act with impunity. It’s time for action, not words. Sign now ✍️ #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest
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Nigeria’s forests cannot wait – enforce the timber export ban now!
Gorillas, chimpanzees, and elephants – Nigeria’s jungles shelter some of the world’s most iconic and endangered species. Yet the forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. President Tinubu has n...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Nigeria’s forests cannot wait – a paper ban means nothing without enforcement. Forest defenders risk their lives while loggers act with impunity. It’s time for action, not words. Sign now ✍️ #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest
rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...
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Reckless ICE and Border Patrol enforcement operations in Minneapolis and across the country now are hurting children, families, and our communities. action.aclu.org/send-message...
Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigr...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Reckless ICE and Border Patrol enforcement operations in Minneapolis and across the country now are hurting children, families, and our communities. action.aclu.org/send-message...
Please SIGN: Half of Chiapas’ forests are gone, and 70% of its traded timber is illegal. It’s time for Mexico to enforce its own laws. #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest ✍️
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Mexico: Stop the destruction of Chiapas’ forests!
The forests of Mexico’s Chiapas state are among the most biodiverse on Earth, yet they face grave danger: Nearly half have already been illegally logged for timber. Please support the campaign of our ...
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January 18, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Please SIGN: Half of Chiapas’ forests are gone, and 70% of its traded timber is illegal. It’s time for Mexico to enforce its own laws. #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest ✍️
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Legislation aims to stop countertop cutters with silicosis from suing : NPR share.google/F7YJ5Rfgb99Y... sounds like we need to ban engineered stone. Didn't even know that was a thing.
Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Legislation aims to stop countertop cutters with silicosis from suing : NPR share.google/F7YJ5Rfgb99Y... sounds like we need to ban engineered stone. Didn't even know that was a thing.
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer #climatechange www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer
Volunteers found thousands of dead bats at Melbourne’s Brimbank park, wildlife expert says
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January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer #climatechange www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🌌 Being the only organism (that we know of) with the ability to understand the universe comes with big responsibilities, says author and astronomer @profkelsey.bsky.social: buff.ly/nHZZY1I
January 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
🌌 Being the only organism (that we know of) with the ability to understand the universe comes with big responsibilities, says author and astronomer @profkelsey.bsky.social: buff.ly/nHZZY1I
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Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year insideclimatenews.org/news/0901202...
Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year - Inside Climate News
Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. Global ocean heat content (OHC) increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, a...
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January 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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A simple act can have a great impact.
Man's Simple Way Of Stopping Stranger From Harassing Woman On Subway Has Internet Cheering
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January 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A simple act can have a great impact.
Germany’s dying forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2. Can a new way of planting save them? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Germany’s dying forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2. Can a new way of planting save them?
Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answers
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January 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Germany’s dying forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2. Can a new way of planting save them? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists capture remarkable footage after placing trail cameras in rainforest: 'The animals are watching and listening to us' share.google/mDbHxH0aw26L... 🐆
Scientists capture remarkable footage after placing trail cameras in rainforest: 'The animals are watching and listening to us'
It's a good sign.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Scientists capture remarkable footage after placing trail cameras in rainforest: 'The animals are watching and listening to us' share.google/mDbHxH0aw26L... 🐆
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New Year, new discoveries! Every winter we deploy dozens of cameras across the Forest to collect data on the resident wildlife. Our New Year’s resolution? To better understand which species live in our forest and to share more pictures with all of you.
January 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
New Year, new discoveries! Every winter we deploy dozens of cameras across the Forest to collect data on the resident wildlife. Our New Year’s resolution? To better understand which species live in our forest and to share more pictures with all of you.
Pretty great, despite where the funding comes from: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line
The state, which has long ranked worst in the US for child wellbeing, became the first and only in the country to offer free childcare to a majority of families
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December 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Pretty great, despite where the funding comes from: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I remember how excited I was to see that red-bellied woodpecker on our feeders. What a lucky day to have the DSLR 🤓🤓 🐦 🔭
Happy Winter Solstice from Black Rock Forest! ❄️ Even during the longest night, our research continues.
Help us support these vital programs — make your solstice gift today to power our work into the new year! www.blackrockforest.org/donate #WinterSolstice #BlackRockForest
Help us support these vital programs — make your solstice gift today to power our work into the new year! www.blackrockforest.org/donate #WinterSolstice #BlackRockForest
December 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I remember how excited I was to see that red-bellied woodpecker on our feeders. What a lucky day to have the DSLR 🤓🤓 🐦 🔭
How to Be a Better Baker for the Planet | Audubon share.google/yTHSneZbl2L8...
How to Be a Better Baker for the Planet
It's not hard to whip up delicious, climate-friendly desserts at home. Try your hand with these tips—plus a recipe!
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection'"
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Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection'
Leonardo da Vinci wasnt just a master artist—he was a genius who blended art, science, and curiosity like no one else. He admired people who face challenges with courage, grow stronger from adversity,...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection'"
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I really don't like systems that force libraries to pay-per-use and I wish libraries themselves were more upfront with users about how much every movie you take out from Hoopla or Kanopy is costing the library.
May 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I really don't like systems that force libraries to pay-per-use and I wish libraries themselves were more upfront with users about how much every movie you take out from Hoopla or Kanopy is costing the library.
Why You Should Never Toss an Orange Peel Outside share.google/28pNQZsXOY0d... 🦌 🐻 🦅
Why You Should Never Toss an Orange Peel Outside
It may seem harmless, but tossing orange peels outside can harm wildlife and the environment. Here’s why you should always dispose of them properly.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Why You Should Never Toss an Orange Peel Outside share.google/28pNQZsXOY0d... 🦌 🐻 🦅
Researchers‼️ Apply or reshare 🤓🧪 🔭
Please apply and share! #Funding! We're offering $10000 grants to do #research with #conservation application here in the Forest. Send us your proposals: www.blackrockforest.org/david-redden...
Deadline: January 30. 2026
Deadline: January 30. 2026
December 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Researchers‼️ Apply or reshare 🤓🧪 🔭
Took me some time but making this was a labor of love 💕
We hope you enjoy this highlight reel of 2025—from a Prairie Warbler to a black bear to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
✨ Help us protect this magic for 2026! If you are able, please consider a year-end gift to support our programs.
➡️ Donate here: www.blackrockforest.org/donate
✨ Help us protect this magic for 2026! If you are able, please consider a year-end gift to support our programs.
➡️ Donate here: www.blackrockforest.org/donate
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Took me some time but making this was a labor of love 💕
My year in @inaturalist.bsky.social 🎈🙌
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My year in @inaturalist.bsky.social 🎈🙌
Give a Gift to the Planet by Reducing Holiday Waste | The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) share.google/MsxwEPJcOGug...
Give a Gift to the Planet by Reducing Holiday Waste
Give a gift to the planet this season by taking these simple steps to make your holidays a little less wasteful and reduce your environmental impact.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Give a Gift to the Planet by Reducing Holiday Waste | The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) share.google/MsxwEPJcOGug...
Please SIGN: 240 NGOs, Indigenous peoples and grassroots movements are uniting against the TFFF. Together we say: our forests are not for speculation, our lives are not collateral. Stand with this global alliance. #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest
rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...
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Rainforest protection is not a profit machine: Stop the TFFF!
The COP30 World Climate Conference in Brazil saw the launch of the new Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) to finance conservation. Yet instead of addressing the causes of deforestation, the TFFF...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Please SIGN: 240 NGOs, Indigenous peoples and grassroots movements are uniting against the TFFF. Together we say: our forests are not for speculation, our lives are not collateral. Stand with this global alliance. #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest
rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...
rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...
Reposted by Jessica Schnell, PhD
I know most of the focus is on RFK Jr.'s weird horny texts, but the news that he used to spam Bill Nye with anti-vax weirdness and Bill was like, "Dude, you're you're confusing correlation for causation" is the only RFK text-message news I will ever need.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I know most of the focus is on RFK Jr.'s weird horny texts, but the news that he used to spam Bill Nye with anti-vax weirdness and Bill was like, "Dude, you're you're confusing correlation for causation" is the only RFK text-message news I will ever need.