{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Candice Hillis | Conservation Journalist","home_page_url":"https://candicehillis.com","description":"Candice Hillis | Conservation Journalist","author":{"name":"Candice Hillis | Conservation Journalist"},"items":[{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/god%E2%80%99s-creation-in-the-stillness-of-the-forest","html_content":"

“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/god%E2%80%99s-creation-in-the-stillness-of-the-forest","title":"God’s Creation in the Stillness of the Forest","summary":"“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (NIV)","date_modified":"2026-06-30T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/sharks-are-just-misunderstood","html_content":"

For as long as we can remember, sharks have been deemed as dangerous, human-hunting man-eaters. Movies and media showcase a villain of the ocean and stir up fear, but are they really as dangerous as we believe? While sha...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/sharks-are-just-misunderstood","title":"Sharks Are Just Misunderstood ","summary":"For as long as we can remember, sharks have been deemed as dangerous, human-hunting man-eaters. Movies and media showcase a villain of the ocean and stir up fear, but are they really as dangerous as we believe? While sha...","date_modified":"2026-05-05T15:08:08Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-weekly-field-note-april-26-may-2-2026","html_content":"

What we’re noticing, learning, and watching in the world around us

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-weekly-field-note-april-26-may-2-2026","title":"The Weekly Field Note: April 26-May 2, 2026","summary":"What we’re noticing, learning, and watching in the world around us","date_modified":"2026-05-02T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-ivory-billed-woodpecker-ghost-of-the","html_content":"

I have found myself more than once standing still beneath the trees, watching a Pileated woodpecker move along the trunk, and wondering if what I just saw was something more. The size feels right. The movement is bold bu...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-ivory-billed-woodpecker-ghost-of-the","title":"The Ivory-billed Woodpecker: Ghost of the Forest","summary":"I have found myself more than once standing still beneath the trees, watching a Pileated woodpecker move along the trunk, and wondering if what I just saw was something more. The size feels right. The movement is bold bu...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T14:36:21Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-secret-lives-of-sea-otters","html_content":"

Sea otters are more than just adorable, fluffy creatures floating on their backs. Beneath the surface of their playful demeanor lies a fascinating world of intelligence, community, and intricate design. These marine mamm...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-secret-lives-of-sea-otters","title":"The Secret Lives of Sea Otters","summary":"Sea otters are more than just adorable, fluffy creatures floating on their backs. Beneath the surface of their playful demeanor lies a fascinating world of intelligence, community, and intricate design. These marine mamm...","date_modified":"2026-04-28T10:18:00Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-weekly-field-note-april-19-25-2026","html_content":"

What we’re noticing, learning, and watching in the world around us

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-weekly-field-note-april-19-25-2026","title":"The Weekly Field Note: April 19-25, 2026","summary":"What we’re noticing, learning, and watching in the world around us","date_modified":"2026-04-25T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/living-gently-on-the-land","html_content":"

There is a difference between moving through a place and living within it.

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/living-gently-on-the-land","title":"Living Gently on the Land","summary":"There is a difference between moving through a place and living within it.","date_modified":"2026-04-24T17:41:09Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/caring-for-creation-where-you-are","html_content":"

Today we celebrate Earth Day.

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There are few things more constant in the natural world than water, yet it is often one of the easiest things to overlook. It moves quietly through everything, shaping the land, sustaining plants, and drawing life to whe...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-role-of-water-in-every-ecosystem","title":"The Role of Water in Every Ecosystem","summary":"There are few things more constant in the natural world than water, yet it is often one of the easiest things to overlook. It moves quietly through everything, shaping the land, sustaining plants, and drawing life to whe...","date_modified":"2026-04-20T20:29:55Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-weekly-field-note-april-12%E2%80%9318-2026","html_content":"

What we’re noticing, learning, and watching in the world around us

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There are certain animals that people tend to avoid without thinking much about why. Bats are one of them.

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/bats-the-night-workers-we-often-misunderstand","title":"Bats: The Night Workers We Often Misunderstand","summary":"There are certain animals that people tend to avoid without thinking much about why. Bats are one of them.","date_modified":"2026-04-17T18:20:31Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/why-native-plants-matter-more-than-you-think","html_content":"

There is a difference between a yard that looks full and a space that is actually alive. At first glance, a neatly kept lawn or a row of bright flowers might seem like it is doing its part. It looks green. It looks healt...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/why-native-plants-matter-more-than-you-think","title":"Why Native Plants Matter More Than You Think","summary":"There is a difference between a yard that looks full and a space that is actually alive. At first glance, a neatly kept lawn or a row of bright flowers might seem like it is doing its part. It looks green. It looks healt...","date_modified":"2026-04-15T11:37:50Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/what-happens-when-wildlife-loses-its-home","html_content":"

There are moments when you drive past a stretch of land you used to know.

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On any given day, without much thought, we eat fruit, drink coffee, or pass by blooming flowers without realizing how much we depend on something incredibly small.

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In the rugged landscapes of the American wilderness, where the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada meet ancient redwood forests, a profound sense of spirituality runs through the land. To one of the most beloved figures in...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/the-spiritual-heart-of-john-muir%E2%80%99s-conservation","title":"The Spiritual Heart of John Muir’s Conservation ","summary":"In the rugged landscapes of the American wilderness, where the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada meet ancient redwood forests, a profound sense of spirituality runs through the land. To one of the most beloved figures in...","date_modified":"2026-04-08T15:43:07Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/when-the-desert-blooms","html_content":"

There’s something quietly awe-inspiring about a desert in bloom.

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/when-the-desert-blooms","title":"When the Desert Blooms","summary":"There’s something quietly awe-inspiring about a desert in bloom.","date_modified":"2026-04-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/consider-the-creatures","html_content":"

\"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?\" — Matthew 6:26

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In every rustle of leaves and every beat of wings, there is a story, one of creation, wonder, and divine presence. Wonders and Witness was born from a desire to pause, notice, and testify to the intricate beauty of God’s...

","url":"https://candicehillis.com/journal/f/welcome","title":"Welcome!","summary":"In every rustle of leaves and every beat of wings, there is a story, one of creation, wonder, and divine presence. Wonders and Witness was born from a desire to pause, notice, and testify to the intricate beauty of God’s...","date_modified":"2026-03-31T16:00:00Z"}]}