Happy New Year! Do you make professional or personal resolutions? Mine for 2026 is to read, to learn, and to do. And along those lines, here are some things I thought were worth sharing.
To Read
These articles caught my eye as ones that might be good to teach.
- National Parks to Remove Some Materials on Slavery and Tribes - The New York Times
- The Miracle of the Commons (The tragedy of the commons is a false and dangerous myth)-published at Aeon
- Did wolves save Yellowstone's aspen trees?
- Crow Tribe may expand membership by reconsidering blood quantum standard
To Learn
I keep meaning to attend one of the Native Ways of Knowing Virtual Book Club and Webinars, which occur on select Thursdays from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time. According to their promotion, the programs feature renowned Native American and Alaska Native authors, professors, scholars, and change makers. You can see a list of all upcoming webinars here by flipping through the catalog. You can register to attend at: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/902-224595
I'm also a big fan of podcasts. Melissa Hibbard recommended Howl from Boise State Public Radio. I'm looking forward to tuning in.
To Do
The Smithsonian has a special project for 2026: the Lewis and Clark Resurvey. This effort will deploy at least 250 camera traps along the historic expedition route to document the wildlife that lives there today—bringing science, history, and community together in a powerful way.
They are looking for collaborators—especially from rural and underserved communities, Tribal agencies and colleges, and anyone passionate about wildlife—to help us make this vision a reality.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Host 8 camera traps along the Lewis and Clark Trail (see attached pdf for more information and map).
- Receive training and equipment—they are providing camera kits to 20 new collaborators.
- Engage your community in wildlife conservation and education.
- Join Smithsonian Wildlife: Our Shared Future 250 on Zooniverse.org [zooniverse.org] to help identify species and behaviors from the images collected.
Fieldwork will take place for two months between April and October 2026, depending on your region’s growing season. Participating states include Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia.
Ready to be part of this historic effort? Register here [docs.google.com] to participate Questions? Contact Brigit Rooney, Snapshot USA Program Manager, at rooneybr@si.edu
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