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Mothering Nature

How to unleash an epic force for harmony on Earth

Empathy
Kid Lit: Brenda Peterson and 'Catastrophe by the Sea'

Rachel Clark on December 16, 2019

"It is our responsibility as storytellers to not only tell the truth about climate change and ecological collapse, but also give the next generation hope." —Brenda Peterson

"It is our responsibility as storytellers to not only tell the truth about climate change and ecological collapse, but also give the next generation hope." —Brenda Peterson

Relationships
Sea of Love

Rachel Clark on February 14, 2019

It is not an easy time to send a love letter to Life as We Know It. To the oceans. To the lands. To the whales, the salmon, the trees, the bees. To our children’s future lives.

It is not an easy time to send a love letter to Life as We Know It. To the oceans. To the lands. To the whales, the salmon, the trees, the bees. To our children’s future lives.

Grief
"Two Is Enough" To Make a World of Difference

Rachel Clark on August 10, 2018

Every mother I have spoken to regarding the story of J035 and her calf, "Two Is Enough," has responded in the same way: “I understand. I wouldn’t let my baby go either.”

Every mother I have spoken to regarding the story of J035 and her calf, "Two Is Enough," has responded in the same way: “I understand. I wouldn’t let my baby go either.”

Grief
Let's Breach for Blackfish

Rachel Clark on August 7, 2018

Did you grieve with the whale Tahlequah? Now we need to reconstruct her ecosystem.

Did you grieve with the whale Tahlequah? Now we need to reconstruct her ecosystem.

Environment
Mothering Nature in the Age of Trump: Dr. Riane Eisler

Rachel Clark on March 8, 2017

We have to recognize that the rape of nature and the rape of women is of the same dominator cloth: part of an authoritarian and exploitive system of top down-rankings. —Dr. Eisler

We have to recognize that the rape of nature and the rape of women is of the same dominator cloth: part of an authoritarian and exploitive system of top down-rankings. —Dr. Eisler

Environment
Smart Trees Teach via New Film & Bestselling Book

Rachel Clark on October 5, 2016

“The Hidden Life of Trees” hits NYTs Best Sellers list, while companion film “Intelligent Trees” roots out the science of tree chatter. Turns out forests have a few things to say.

“The Hidden Life of Trees” hits NYTs Best Sellers list, while companion film “Intelligent Trees” roots out the science of tree chatter. Turns out forests have a few things to say.

Environment
Interview: The Hidden Life of Trees

Rachel Clark on September 19, 2016

"To regulate the destruction of nature by law is not half as effective as loving nature." ~ Peter Wohlleben

"To regulate the destruction of nature by law is not half as effective as loving nature." ~ Peter Wohlleben

Environment
Michael Dowd Exclusive: The Future's Calling Us to Greatness

Rachel Clark on December 19, 2014

“How do you stay inspired to act in the face of global scale challenges like climate change, peak oil, the growing gap between the rich and poor, and so forth?”

~~Michael Dowd

“How do you stay inspired to act in the face of global scale challenges like climate change, peak oil, the growing gap between the rich and poor, and so forth?”

~~Michael Dowd

Environment
Earth Has Ebola: An Open Pre-election Letter

Rachel Clark on November 3, 2014

Our step forward together into a future the Earth has never seen before, and that humanity is asked to face, can make future Halloweens a lot less scary than this one...if we are willing to do what needs to be done, right now.

Our step forward together into a future the Earth has never seen before, and that humanity is asked to face, can make future Halloweens a lot less scary than this one...if we are willing to do what needs to be done, right now.

Environment
All Hands on Deck: A Science Writer Looks at Blackfish

Rachel Clark on October 23, 2014

Why Blackfish warrants a panel discussion and workshop at a major university, and how it's a gateway to overhauling the system that’s putting all life on Earth at risk.

Why Blackfish warrants a panel discussion and workshop at a major university, and how it's a gateway to overhauling the system that’s putting all life on Earth at risk.

Empathy
Can the Whales Save Us?

Rachel Clark on June 30, 2014

Exclusive interviews: How a war on the whales made heroes...and how they could save the world.

Exclusive interviews: How a war on the whales made heroes...and how they could save the world.

BDSM
Freeing Lolita from "SeaLand"

Rachel Clark on March 26, 2014

How a killer whale’s story echoes the bondage psychology and oppression depicted in one of the world’s great novels.

How a killer whale’s story echoes the bondage psychology and oppression depicted in one of the world’s great novels.

Career
40 Years a Slavefish

Rachel Clark on January 20, 2014

Dolphin abolitionists work to free cetacean slaves, stop massive slaughters, and end corporate tyranny.

Dolphin abolitionists work to free cetacean slaves, stop massive slaughters, and end corporate tyranny.

Empathy
When Bands Bolt: Is SeaWorld the New Sun City?

Rachel Clark on December 23, 2013

Is SeaWorld the new Sun City? As the world bid farewell to Nelson Mandela world famous bands were cancelling their upcoming performances at SeaWorld's annual music festival.

Is SeaWorld the new Sun City? As the world bid farewell to Nelson Mandela world famous bands were cancelling their upcoming performances at SeaWorld's annual music festival.

Empathy
The “Blackfish Effect” Marks a Major Moral Uprising

Rachel Clark on December 20, 2013

The "Blackfish Effect" is about the moral crisis of our time: the huge, devastating impact of cultural & corporate domination of the Earth, as well as humans and non-humans alike.

The "Blackfish Effect" is about the moral crisis of our time: the huge, devastating impact of cultural & corporate domination of the Earth, as well as humans and non-humans alike.

Wild killer whales
Environment
Blackfish Friday

Rachel Clark on November 25, 2013

SeaWorld has not so much educated the public about killer whales as its opened people’s hearts to bravely witnessing injustice and to demanding systemic change.

SeaWorld has not so much educated the public about killer whales as its opened people’s hearts to bravely witnessing injustice and to demanding systemic change.

Trauma
Mothered Earth

Rachel Clark on November 13, 2013

How do we face the trauma and fix the problems? The answer is one and the same, and in it rests the heart of humanity: Learn, love, take action, and rejuvenate.

How do we face the trauma and fix the problems? The answer is one and the same, and in it rests the heart of humanity: Learn, love, take action, and rejuvenate.

Relationships
Shamu the Slut

Rachel Clark on November 7, 2013

The story of captive orca told so well in Blackfish and Death at SeaWorld presages more than cetacean freedom. It foreshadows an urgent global uprising to set things right everywhere.

The story of captive orca told so well in Blackfish and Death at SeaWorld presages more than cetacean freedom. It foreshadows an urgent global uprising to set things right everywhere.