In the late 90’s, this tiny migratory bird was in steep decline toward extinction. The US Conservation Reserve Program funded collaboration with farmers to return agricultural edges to grassland. These grasslands filter our water, sequester our carbon, and protect us from flooding. This Spring, the Henslow’s Sparrow’s return to Illinois was calculated at over 1000%. Happy New Year
Original drawing, paint, collage and digital drawing
7”h x 5”w
Many agricultural landscapes are food deserts for the pollinators who bring us one of every three bites we eat. Agroforestry provides a more diverse habitat and economy for them and for us
Multimedia collage
7”h x 5”w
American lawns are the largest single crop in the country, relying more heavily on chemical fertilizers and water than our entire agricultural industry. Replacing lawns with native grasses and plants can dramatically improve this resource loss while supporting the bugs, animals and humans we love.
7”h x 5”w
Help wintering birds survive freezing nights by planting berry-rich native shrubs and trees.
Multimedia collage
7”h x 5”w
Beneficial bugs rely on dry perennials, fallen leaves, and flowering winter plants for nesting and hibernation. Resist the urge to clear these habitats when Autumn falls.
Multimedia collage
7”h x 5”w
Original drawing and collaged ephemera
Original drawing and collaged ephemera
8”w x 10h
Book (in progress): "Throckmorton's Wings"
by Kim Curtis
Ballpoint pen, prismacolor on paper,
(notecard)
Etching, collage, prismacolor on paper 18 x 24"
Book (in progress): "Throckmorton's Wings"
by Kim Curtis
Ink on yogurt lid posted on instagram
ink on yogurt lid, published on instagram
