This rendition of the world-famous Carol of the Bells [Shchedryk] was recorded by Cultural Forces’ serving members who are professional artists. The lyrics usher in New Year’s celebrations and cheer. Above all, they convey and reinforce hope. May dreams, wishes and expectations become real in 2026!
Carol of the Bells [Shchedryk] near the frontline in Ukraine
YouTube video by Cultural Forces International
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December 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Nothing else like it! A paid, collaborative learning and transformative work experience teaching the principles, practice and planning of ecological restoration.
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nothing else like it! A paid, collaborative learning and transformative work experience teaching the principles, practice and planning of ecological restoration.
Reposted by Nancy Aten
New Bird Joy Podcast episode just dropped! 🎧 We sat down with our dream guest, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, for a powerful convo on land, legacy, birding while Black & why joy is justice. Don’t miss it. This one’s special. 🐦🪶🖤
Listen Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: zencastr.com/The-Bird-Joy...
Listen Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: zencastr.com/The-Bird-Joy...
May 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
New Bird Joy Podcast episode just dropped! 🎧 We sat down with our dream guest, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, for a powerful convo on land, legacy, birding while Black & why joy is justice. Don’t miss it. This one’s special. 🐦🪶🖤
Listen Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: zencastr.com/The-Bird-Joy...
Listen Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: zencastr.com/The-Bird-Joy...
Always learning and growing. As the landrestorationschool.org starts, I'm reminded of beginnings: the first clunky slab pot I made as a kid; the first clunky glass vessel I made more than 20 years ago. Teachers who share, welcome & encourage are people that I really value and aspire to be more like.
May 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Always learning and growing. As the landrestorationschool.org starts, I'm reminded of beginnings: the first clunky slab pot I made as a kid; the first clunky glass vessel I made more than 20 years ago. Teachers who share, welcome & encourage are people that I really value and aspire to be more like.
You don't have to be big to be first and to show how it's done. #lessonsfromplants
May 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
You don't have to be big to be first and to show how it's done. #lessonsfromplants
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This study, co-authored by my UW–Madison colleague Dietram A. Scheufele, confirms what many of us know: Black women in STEM face deep, persistent bias. We must keep pushing for equity. I stand with Black women in science. Always. #Blacksky #STEM #SciComm #UWLSC
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Race and gender biases persist in public perceptions of scientists’ credibility - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Race and gender biases persist in public perceptions of scientists’ credibility
www.nature.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This study, co-authored by my UW–Madison colleague Dietram A. Scheufele, confirms what many of us know: Black women in STEM face deep, persistent bias. We must keep pushing for equity. I stand with Black women in science. Always. #Blacksky #STEM #SciComm #UWLSC
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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15,000+ Wisconsinites rallied across the state Saturday to raise their voices, exercise their freedom of speech about issues that matter to them, and say #HandsOff our rights!
April 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
15,000+ Wisconsinites rallied across the state Saturday to raise their voices, exercise their freedom of speech about issues that matter to them, and say #HandsOff our rights!
Hands Off @ West Bend, WI. More than a quarter mile of sidewalk at a busy intersection, several people deep. Determined. Community. Courage.
April 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hands Off @ West Bend, WI. More than a quarter mile of sidewalk at a busy intersection, several people deep. Determined. Community. Courage.
Reposted by Nancy Aten
Time to vote - no excuses. If you want democracy you have to DO democracy.
April 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Time to vote - no excuses. If you want democracy you have to DO democracy.
I voted Judge Susan Crawford, Schools Jill Underly, No on referendum, plus locals. Voting is the most important thing I do for ecological restoration. Join me.
March 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I voted Judge Susan Crawford, Schools Jill Underly, No on referendum, plus locals. Voting is the most important thing I do for ecological restoration. Join me.
Life in an ephemeral wetland
March 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Life in an ephemeral wetland
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Let the kids drink sewage water and breathe polluted air to make the 1% richer. This is the GOP way.
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/c...
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/c...
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Let the kids drink sewage water and breathe polluted air to make the 1% richer. This is the GOP way.
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/c...
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/c...
Pay attention. We are witnessing a turning point in history. The fear of a more diverse and united America is driving desperate tactics of division. The real power lies in our UNITY, in coming together to build a more just and inclusive future. Don’t crash out! Keep fighting for what’s right. ✊🏾🇺🇸
February 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In this time of generational terribleness, I will be a long scratch, one of millions of us, made persistently in the hardest rock as part of a powerful glacier. I will speak science, without reservation or equivocation. I will act to counteract.
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
In this time of generational terribleness, I will be a long scratch, one of millions of us, made persistently in the hardest rock as part of a powerful glacier. I will speak science, without reservation or equivocation. I will act to counteract.
Exploring Kionywarihwaen, its Wendat place name (aka Crawford Lake) in Ontario. A rare meromictic lake whose deep water and upper water do not mix, so sediments at the bottom perfectly record time, with much data, and for 1000 years. Famous as having recorded the start of the Anthropocene era.
January 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Exploring Kionywarihwaen, its Wendat place name (aka Crawford Lake) in Ontario. A rare meromictic lake whose deep water and upper water do not mix, so sediments at the bottom perfectly record time, with much data, and for 1000 years. Famous as having recorded the start of the Anthropocene era.
It’s not a job, but you get paid. You will work hard but, mostly your brain. Is restoration ecology at your core? www.landrestorationschool.org in Southeastern Wisconsin is now accepting applications for summer 2025. Thanks to our partners and supporters!
January 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It’s not a job, but you get paid. You will work hard but, mostly your brain. Is restoration ecology at your core? www.landrestorationschool.org in Southeastern Wisconsin is now accepting applications for summer 2025. Thanks to our partners and supporters!
I work together in community with those committed to positive change.
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I work together in community with those committed to positive change.
Gratitude for the respite of hosting the Winter Hike workshop groups from The Clearing Folk School at our corner of Bayshore Blufflands.
January 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Gratitude for the respite of hosting the Winter Hike workshop groups from The Clearing Folk School at our corner of Bayshore Blufflands.
Now accepting applications for summer 2025.
December 20, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Now accepting applications for summer 2025.