Isaias Hernandez
@isaiashernandez.bsky.social
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Environmentalist, Educator, & Writer 📧
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It’s official I’m writing my first-ever debut book, Dear Environmentalist. Thank you to my team at
@timberpress.bsky.social
@clairemharris.bsky.social
and
@psliterary.bsky.social
for believing in this book. I can’t wait to share more details soon.
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ICE is an environmental issue. ICE is a public health issue. ICE is a disability issue. ICE is a LGBTQ+ issue. ICE is a children rights issue. ICE is a women’s rights isssue. ICE is violating all our rights. We need everyone to recognize that we are in this fight together.
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ICE raids are a climate issue. I don’t want to hear you talk about carbon emissions when my people are being ripped apart from their communities. People are the environment.
8 days ago
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One of my last videos I have of my interview with PhD Mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian Watch the full video below ⬇️
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#academia
#stem
#mycology
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8 days ago
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Why were fungi originally deprioritized in academic fields of science? A PhD Mycologist shares with me why… Watch the full episode below 👇
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10 days ago
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Why have fungi traditionally been ignored in academic science? A PhD Mycologist shares with me her analysis!
#academia
#science
#stem
#mycology
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11 days ago
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The intersections of identity, nature, and diversity. Consider watching the full episode!
#lgbtq
#queer
#ecology
#science
#education
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11 days ago
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What is queer ecology? PhD Mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian shares with me her thoughts on the subject!
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#queerecology
#ecology
#academia
#climate
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16 days ago
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Have you ever foraged for wild chanterelles before? I got to do so recently!!! Check out the full video below ⬇️
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16 days ago
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The Safina Center
17 days ago
TSC Fellow
@isaiashernandez.bsky.social
writes about
#mycology
and
#fungi
after spending an afternoon foraging with mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. 🌎 "My time with a mycologist... opened my eyes to the artistry, intelligence, and patience of a kingdom that holds our world together."
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Mycology and The World of Fungi — The Safina Center
By Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez
https://www.safinacenter.org/blog/mycology-and-the-world-of-fungi
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I turned in my draft manuscript to my editor for my first debut book, Dear Environmentalist. While I am not finished with the book, this is a huge milestone for me!
23 days ago
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White supremacy is killing the planet and people.
23 days ago
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Behind the scenes photos interviewing a PhD Mycologist. Who knew the world of fungi is so diverse! We need more mycologists in the field! Do you know of others?
#fungi
#biodiversity
#academia
24 days ago
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Learning about fungi with a talented PhD Mycologist & Author, Dr, Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian Watch the full episode below ⬇️
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#mycology
#nycologist
#science
#academia
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24 days ago
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My first time licking a mushroom on a video? Well… Watch the full episode below ⬇️
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25 days ago
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I am pleased to announce the release of my latest article in the Observatory. I believe the findings and discussions presented here contribute meaningfully to our understanding of queer ecology.
#academia
#science
#education
#queer
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How Queer Ecology Reveals the Diversity of Nature and Human Experience
https://observatory.wiki/How_Queer_Ecology_Reveals_the_Diversity_of_Nature_and_Human_Experience
26 days ago
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Why do we fear fungi? A mycologist shares with me the word mycophobia Watch the full episode below ⬇️
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about 1 month ago
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One of the most lifesaving inventions comes from fungi. Did you know? Watch the full episode below ⬇️
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about 1 month ago
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Foraging Reishi mushroom with a mycologist eeep!! Watch the full video of my indepdent web series :)
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about 1 month ago
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So much of the land we move through has been reshaped by human hands, and generations of ecological knowledge have been pushed aside. My latest for
@safinacenter.bsky.social
, check it out!
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Native Plants and the Theodore Payne Foundation — The Safina Center
By Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez
https://www.safinacenter.org/blog/native-plants-and-the-theodore-payne-foundation
about 1 month ago
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Why are fungi misunderstood? Mycologist & Author Patricia Kaishian shares with me why.
#fungi
#science
#education
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about 1 month ago
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How are fungi different from plants 🌱? Find out more on my independent web series, Teaching Climate Together ⬇️
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about 1 month ago
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Fungi are pretty cool, they provide home for other biodiversity! 🍄 Watch the full episode ⬇️
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about 2 months ago
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Mycologists estimate that just 3 to 5 percent of global fungal biodiversity has been described, with millions of fungal species still waiting to be identified. My latest for Substack exploring Mycology and learning from a PhD Mycologist around the world of fungi.
#mycology
#fungi
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Mycology: The Secret Life Of Fungi
Mycologists estimate that just 3 to 5 percent of global fungal biodiversity has been described, with millions of fungal species still waiting to be identified.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dearenvironmentalist/p/mycology-the-secret-life-of-fungi?r=620u9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 2 months ago
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I asked a PhD Mycologist how to pronounce the word fungi. And I didn’t know you can pronounce it 4 different variations 🤯 Supports my independent web series, Teaching Climate Together, to watch the full episode!
youtu.be/XssNEhhUJMU?...
#fungi
#mycology
#science
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about 2 months ago
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Slime molds are not fungus! For my independent web series, Teaching Climate Together, I worked with a talented PhD Mycologist & Author to share with me the importance of fungi! Watch the full episode ⬇️
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about 2 months ago
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Why is the field of mycology heavily understudied? I talked to a PhD mycologist on her personal journey in studying fungi. Tune into the full story below 👇
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about 2 months ago
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Mycology: The Secret Life Of Fungi is now live 🍄! I hope you all enjoy this special episode that was shot with a PhD Mycologists. Our fungi are so essential for a healthy planet 🌎!
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Mycology: The Secret Life Of Fungi ft. Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
YouTube video by Isaias Hernandez
https://youtu.be/XssNEhhUJMU?si=TKNtJUhz88bGmPnk
about 2 months ago
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I’m excited to announce, my episode on Mycology with a talented PhD Mycology Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian is now live. Consider supporting by watching the full episode below ⬇️
youtu.be/XssNEhhUJMU?...
#mycology
#mycologist
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about 2 months ago
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I can’t believe my manuscript draft for my first debut book, Dear Environmentalist, is due end of next month. I’ve been writing away every day slowly and surely nurturing this creative project. I can’t wait for you all to pre order it in the future.
2 months ago
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Isaias Hernandez
The Safina Center
2 months ago
TSC Fellow
@isaiashernandez.bsky.social
on
#climate
storytelling: "[Climate storytelling] transforms charts and numbers into living tales of place and kinship, reminding us that rising seas, burning forests, and shifting seasons are not abstractions; they are woven into our daily lives."
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Storytelling Will Save the Earth — The Safina Center
By Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez
https://www.safinacenter.org/blog/storytelling-will-save-the-earth
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My latest blog for
@safinacenter.bsky.social
on Climate Storytelling! In a world where creativity, intelligence, and literacy are being devalued, storytelling is needed more than ever. Check out the full post below.
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Storytelling Will Save the Earth — The Safina Center
By Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez
https://www.safinacenter.org/blog/storytelling-will-save-the-earth
2 months ago
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SEJ — Society of Environmental Journalists
3 months ago
It’s easy to catch attention with stories about transitioning clownfish or same-sex albatross parenting. But as
@isaiashernandez.bsky.social
explains, queer ecology offers journalists an important perspective for covering environmental risks.
#SEJournalFeature
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Isaias Hernandez
Water Hub
3 months ago
As social media surpasses TV as the top news source, people are turning to creators they trust for information. Read the recap of our convo with @isaiashernandez.bsky.social & @climateadvocacylab.bsky.social on working with creators for water & climate storytelling:
waterhub.org/lessons-from...
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Lessons from Queer Brown Vegan on how to work with creators
Environmental educator Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan) breaks down best practices for climate orgs: pay creators, build relationships, give creative freedom.
https://waterhub.org/lessons-from-queer-brown-vegan-on-how-to-work-with-creators/
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My first-ever piece is now live on
@sejorg.bsky.social
, discussing queer ecology! I'm eager to continue expanding my writing skills!
www.sej.org/publications...
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Queer Ecology — A Powerful Lens for Reporting on Environmental Injustice
Queer ecology is an evolving field that challenges traditional assumptions in science and explores LGBTQ+ experiences in an ecological context. It’s easy to catch your audience’s attention with storie...
https://www.sej.org/publications/features/queer-ecology-powerful-lens-reporting-environmental-injustice
3 months ago
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Isaias Hernandez
Water Hub
3 months ago
Curious about working with creators to make water & climate issues more relatable? Join us, @climateadvocacylab.bsky.social, and @isaiashernandez.bsky.social on 10/29 for a hands-on convo where you can workshop your ideas for climate & water storytelling! Register here:
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Isaias Hernandez
Water Hub
3 months ago
ICYMI, check out what went out in our latest Water Cooler newsletter 👇 - A webinar hosted with @isaiashernandez.bsky.social and @climateadvocacylab.bsky.social - New on "Sponge Park" in Atlanta's Vine City - New videos we produced for a partner Check it out:
waterhub.org/october-wate...
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October Water Cooler: From Montana, with water love 💙
Jessica writes about the Water Hub's 2026 visioning, trainings, and new videos
https://waterhub.org/october-water-cooler-2025/
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Isaias Hernandez
Water Hub
3 months ago
Too often, water & climate discussions stay in expert circles. Creators can help decode & translate these issues to connect with a wider audience. Join us & @climateadvocacylab.bsky.social on 10/29 for a convo with @isaiashernandez.bsky.social on creator partnerships! Register:
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How do you protect your home from wildfire? I spoke to Erik Blank, Horticulturalist & Educator at Theodore Payne Foundation. Check out the full episode below ⬇️
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3 months ago
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Hear more of what the Executive Director at Theodore Payne Foundation has to say! Watch the full episode below ⬇️
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4 months ago
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Isaias Hernandez
Water Hub
4 months ago
Now more than ever, trusted messengers matter. Join us for a conversation with @isaiashernandez.bsky.social and @climateadvocacylab.bsky.social on 10/29 about partnering with creators to make water & climate work more relatable and impactful. Register here:
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Can’t believe more than 3k+ people have watched my episode on Local Ecology. Behind the scenes images we did at Theodore Payne Foundation functioning as a native plant nursery. Consider watching the episode below ⬇️
youtu.be/EGHnpGuKG2c?...
4 months ago
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Why are grass lawns preferred over native plant species? Consider watching the full episode of my web series below ⬇️
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4 months ago
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I wrote a recent post on local ecology and why native plants are magical on Substack. Recommend you check it out!
#climatescience
#climateeducation
#sustainability
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Local Ecology: Why Native Plants Are Magical To Restoring Ecosystems
Local ecology is about remembering that every place carries its own history of life. It’s the study and care of the relationships that exist right where we stand, including the flora, fauna, and fungi
https://dearenvironmentalist.substack.com/p/local-ecology-why-native-plants-are
4 months ago
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Did you know native plants are pretty rad? Find out more on the episode I did on local ecology!
#climate
#education
#sustainability
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4 months ago
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Native plants are a climate solution. Stop planting non native plant species. Consider watching the full episode below ⬇️
youtu.be/EGHnpGuKG2c?si
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4 months ago
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Do native plants matter? Well yes! They are a climate solution. Excited to share that Season 2 of my web series, Teaching Climate Together, is now live ✨
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Local Ecology: Why Native Plants Matter for California’s Future (ft. Theodore Payne Foundation)
YouTube video by Isaias Hernandez
https://youtu.be/EGHnpGuKG2c?si=NcgOJc0JHlcQhWPo
4 months ago
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Everytime I’ve gone to climate conferences they only serve meat and dairy. If I’m lucky the salad won’t come with cheese or dairy dressing 😣. It’s time we restructure the global food system for sure!
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
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Isaias Hernandez
Yale Climate Connections
4 months ago
We are thrilled to announce our advisory board! It's an honor to get to learn from these incredible people. @isaiashernandez.bsky.social @rachelreports.bsky.social @caseymm.bsky.social @frankwords.bsky.social
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Isaias Hernandez
Yale Climate Connections
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@isaiashernandez.bsky.social
is an environmentalist, educator, and communicator devoted to improving environmental literacy through content creation, storytelling, and public engagements.
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Is anyone coming to Climate Week NYC? I’m hosting a rad event below ⬇️!
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SYMBIOFUTURES
Join us for Symbio Futures at New York Climate Week
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symbiofutures-tickets-1587094344909
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