Debbie Philp

When you hear the word “rewilding,” you probably think of large rural estates or ambitious conservation projects far removed from everyday life. It’s easy to assume that meaningful participation in rewilding requires land, money, or special access. I believe that rewilding is possible—and valuable—even on less than an acre, right where most people live. Rewilding often brings to mind large…

You’ve been thinking about volunteering for your favorite local nonprofit, and that’s awesome. Most nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers for both the day-to-day work and to coordinate and staff events. Many, like mine, have no employees and everyone involved is volunteering their time. I’ll let you in on a secret, though. Most of us, especially small nonprofits, struggle to recruit…