Last chance to donate and win books! As 2025 winds to a close, we’re sending one final note to ask you to consider donating to IJNR. From all of us here at IJNR to all of you, we’re wishing you a restful end to the year, and a bright and hopeful start to 2026. https://www.ijnr.org/donate-2

This year, our programs brought us to California, Montana, Chicago, Lake Erie, Detroit, and Chesapeake Bay (virtually). We learned about wildfire, federal policies, traditional foodways, habitat connectivity, restorative agriculture and so much more - and we can't wait for what's next in 2026!

Don't forget! Registration closes Thursday for our Chesapeake Bay virtual workshop, which will be held on Friday. If you want to sign up, just drop us a note ([email protected]) and we'll send you the link! Read more: https://ow.ly/W94m50XFQCN

Announcing the Great IJNR Book Giveaway! Anyone who makes a donation to IJNR during the 2025 calendar year will be entered to win one of 10 (or more) bundles of books written by IJNR alumni. Read more about the raffle and make a donation! https://www.ijnr.org/bookraffle

Program announcement! Join us for a short virtual session on December 12, to learn about the past, present and future of efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay. To register, send an email to [email protected] and we'll send you the link!

Last chance for shirts! The second round of our shirt fundraiser ends tonight, and if you miss the bus this time, well, don’t say we didn’t warn you! Join your fellows Fellows, help us celebrate our 30th year, and wear your IJNR pride. https://ow.ly/gBrJ50Xx0Wy

Tuuli here with a reminder that shirts aren't just for humans, and everyone looks good in IJNR gear! Also, that our shirt fundraiser ends MONDAY, so if you were still thinking about snagging one, now would be a good time! https://www.ijnr.org/30th-round-two

Dispatches from the field! The Great Lakes Federal Funding workshop is underway, and so far today the group has seen the inner workings of a dairy operation, discussed water quality, and learned about field monitoring on ag land.

Apparently the hip thing to do when you're a retired journalist AND an IJNR board member (past or present), is to take your IJNR shirt to France! John and Diane are reminding you from afar - there's still time to grab your own!* (*European vacation not included.) https://ow.ly/1Xjl50Xucj5

When Adam and Dave BOTH show up to run a program wearing their IJNR gear, you know it must be good! They're on the road this week for our Great Lakes Federal Funding Workshop, but you still have until next Monday to snag some IJNR swag and twin with these two awesome dudes! https://ow.ly/wvr250XtBot

Calling all IJNR book authors! Are you an IJNR alum who has penned a book? Would you be willing to donate a copy to our year-end appeal raffle? Drop us a message here, or check your inbox for details (and if you're not getting our emails, let us know and we'll update your info!)

Does it get any better than an IJNR alum standing out in the field on an IJNR institute, wearing their "Out standing in the field" shirt? Nope, it doesn't! (Will YOU have your shirt with you on your next IJNR excursion?) https://www.ijnr.org/30th-round-two

I'm riding my mountain bike on the 850-mile Arizona Trail this fall to see and write about #climate impacts along the way. We're publishing weekly dispatches from the trail in The Arizona Republic | @azcentral.com as I go. The first one just dropped: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Where do YOU wear your IJNR? Longtime friend and alum Ed Jahn sent us this photo from the Cascades this past summer, and says "IJNR makes a fine backpacking camp sweatshirt!" You too can look cool when you're in the mountains - shirts available until 11/24! https://ow.ly/yxvV50Xpvwl

Just a reminder that our second round of 30th anniversary shirt sales is live! if you missed the bus the first time, now's your chance. They're soft, comfy, great colors and incredibly clever. 😉 https://ow.ly/YWk950XoEhC

In Montana on a field-based environmental journo fellowship with @ijnr.bsky.social, learning about wildlife crossings, tribal sovereignty, even the bugs under creek rocks and remembering what a privilege it is to be on the ground (and use my camera!) @jameswsthomson.com @nationalobserver.com tysm!!

'Everybody is a fighter in Grassy': The poisoned river and a First Nation's quest for justice (With @jkdamours.bsky.social and support from @ijnr.bsky.social)

A big thank you to @ijnr.bsky.social who made this all possible with their wildfire reporting grant funding and access to quality seminars and sources.

Earlier this year, we released a limited-edition run of 30th anniversary shirts, and it was a huge success! However, we've heard that some of you may have MISSED THE BUS! And so, with these stragglers in mind, we’re offering a second round of shirts! Find out more: https://ow.ly/zzzZ50Xm4Pu

Workshop announcement! Join us in November for a hybrid workshop investigating the potential impacts in the Great Lakes Basin of shifting federal policy and spending. Applications due October 15. Learn more about what we have planned and how to apply! www.ijnr.org/2025-great-l...

Attention Wisconsinites! Just a friendly reminder that our Madison happy hour is one week from tomorrow! It promises to be a good time (rumor has it our esteemed IJNR founders will be in attendance!) and we'd love to see you. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Today for the Daily Yonder. I spent time out on the water to report this story on the small but growing group in Maine’s aquaculture industry who are testing electric propulsion. Thanks to @ijnr.bsky.social for a grant award that helped make this story possible.

Don't forget! Applications for our Crown of the Continent Institute are due THIS FRIDAY (Aug. 22). Spend a week learning about transboundary mining, landscape connectivity, conservation, Tribal sovereignty, bison reintroduction, road ecology and more! www.ijnr.org/2025-crown-o...

The whole IJNR crew will be in Albuquerque for the @indigenousja.bsky.social Indigenous Media Conference! Come to our Land Back panel discussion this afternoon (4p), or swing by our table to say hello!

Last call for limited-edition shirts! Support your favorite little journalism nonprofit and wear your IJNR pride. www.ijnr.org/30th-anniver...

Institute announcement! Apply now for our Crown of the Continent Institute, to be held in Montana in October. Read more about what we have planned and how to apply! Apps due 8/22 www.ijnr.org/2025-crown-o...

Happy publication day, Joseph! We can't wait to read it.

Reclaiming land is critical to Native nations' food sovereignty. The problem: some of that land is toxic enough to be designated Superfund, or is otherwise degraded by ag, mining, logging. My latest for @foodprintorg.bsky.social with a shoutout to @ijnr.bsky.social foodprint.org/blog/reclaim...

Calling all Uproot members! Join us in Chicago next month for a workshop focused on reporting on the urban environment. Applications due TOMORROW, 6/6. www.ijnr.org/2025-uproot-...

This is the first story of a three-part series produced by The Xylom, co-published by @drilledmedia.bsky.social, @floodlight.org, and @deceleration.bsky.social. Reporting of this story was supported by @sejorg.bsky.social, @ijnr.bsky.social, and the Kelly-Douglas Fund at @mitsciwrite.bsky.social.

Calling all Montana alums! Our program staff will be here for a short visit next month, so we're hosting a happy hour. Join us June 4 at Draught Works in Missoula. We'll buy you a drink, feed you some snacks, and wow you with our witty repartee! 😉

Congratulations to all 33 grantees of our 2025 field reporting grants! See the winning projects here: www.ijnr.org/2025-field-r...

also so proud to announce i'm one of the recipients of this year's Mary G. Hager Memorial Grant from the @ijnr.bsky.social. I'll be digging into how Trump's mass deportations are hindering just transition & disaster recovery work for @climateconnections.bsky.social. www.ijnr.org/2025-field-r...

Coming up in the #GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training: 'Story Structure & Editing' ft Tristan Ahtone! Join us April 8 at 1pm CT/2pm ET to learn about story structure and how editing can help craft your story from @tahtone.bsky.social Register here: tinyurl.com/486wenc5

I have a new blog coming out since I lost my previous site in a hosting snafu. Working on the first post now. This entry may have something to do with my trip with @ijnr.bsky.social earlier this month. Also, did you know giant tour buses can go off road?

Don't forget! Submissions for our annual field reporting grants are due one week from today! Receive up to $2,500 to get out in the field where the stories are. www.ijnr.org/reporting-gr...

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @coloradopublic.bsky.social is hiring a Climate Solutions Editor to manage a team of reporters responsible for producing climate and environment coverage. www.cpr.org/job/climate-...

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 ICT is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to cover the issues, achievements, and perspectives of Indigenous communities. ictnews.org/careers/mult...

Bird researchers are combining the age-old tech of radio tracking with the newer advances of aerial drones—my first story for @audubon.org magazine, and the second produced with the support of a generous grant from @ijnr.bsky.social: www.audubon.org/magazine/fol...

If you're a journalist downloading CDC data today, please consider filling out this form so we have a centralized guide to who has what. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Association of Science Writers once again welcome entries for its journalism awards and its institutional writing awards. Submit #SciWriAwards nominations on behalf of yourself, peers, colleagues, or mentees by February 1, 2025: www.nasw.org/article...#SciWriAwards💚🧪📝

Don't forget! Applications for our Southern California Wildfire Institute are due TOMORROW, 1/31. Read more about what we have planned and how to apply. And please consider sharing! www.ijnr.org/2025-wildfire

ATTN wildfire reporters! @ijnr.bsky.social has $1000 wildfire reporting grants available. Applications due end of February. www.ijnr.org/reporting-gr...

Submission period now open! We're accepting proposals for our 2025 Field Reporting Grants - now's your chance to snag up to $2500 to put toward that reporting project you've always wanted to pursue. Read more about the categories and how to apply! www.ijnr.org/reporting-gr...

Thanking @ijnr.bsky.social for their funds! So proud to be publishing this story.

Pertinent time to highlight the @ijnr.bsky.social Wildfire workshop for journalists interested in or already covering wildfire. Taking place in SoCal in March. Some of the best wildfire reporters I know are alumni of this workshop. Applications due end of month. #scicomm www.ijnr.org/2025-wildfire

Institute announcement! Please also see our note in the comments. www.ijnr.org/2025-wildfire

Join other IJNR alumni in supporting our year-end campaign! www.ijnr.org/donate-2

Enviro journos: Check out this excellent upcoming workshop on wildfire in Southern California from @ijnr.bsky.social: www.ijnr.org/2025-wildfire March 2-8