Published Writing by Terrie Miller
I'm currently interested in projects related to permaculture and sustainability, amateur naturalist activities, and travel. In addition to article writing, I can help you maintain a lively online presence by managing content in weblogs, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and other "Web 2.0" applications. Please for more information.
Articles
Binocs for Beginners, MAKE Magazine, Volume 15, September 2008.
Backyard Hens: Feathered Friends and Fresh Eggs, MAKE Magazine, Volume 13, February 2008.
Nature: Dogs that Changed the World, PBS "Remotely Connected", April 2007.
A Human's-Eye View of Telemetry, Pacific Raptor Report, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, Summer 2006.
For Eyes (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 13, February 2008.
One-Stop Book Shop: Lulu (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 12, November 2007.
Sky Calendar (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 12, November 2007.
30 Amazing Minutes: The Way Things Go (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 06, May 2006.
Citizen Weather Station, MAKE Magazine, Volume 05, February 2006.
Multipurpose Rubber Coating: Plastidip (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 05, February 2006.
How Your Birding Hobby Can Help Further Science: eBird (Toolbox review), MAKE Magazine, Volume 05, February 2006.
I also wrote several online articles for the O'Reilly Network, 2000-2003; see this page for a complete list (click on "Articles").
Web Sites
I've developed and written for a number of my own web sites:
TerrieMiller.com - personal weblog; 2007 to present.
Citizen Science Projects - a weblog about projects and opportunities in citizen science; 2004 to Present.
Critter Geek - my weblog for people interested in learning about animals, animal behavior, and participating in hands-on naturalist activities; 2006 - 2008.
PointReyes.net - a news and information site about outdoor recreation at Point Reyes National Seashore. 1998 - 2007 when site was transferred to new owners.
Other
Last Grownup in the Woods (PDF) - poster presented at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Citizen Science Conference, June 2007.
Baja Whales and Kayak Vacation - a travelogue of our vacation kayaking in Baja California Sur, co-written with Steve.
The US West 2006 - our trip to Colorado and Utah, also written with Steve. More travelogues are available on request.
Class notes on information design, raptors, and personal productivity - these organized class notes with links have been very well received.
Point Reyes Bird Observatory Banding - a photo used by Canadian Museum of Nature in a game about bird migration.
Laika Lou! - a children's picture book, self-published.
Lost Tequila Weekend - publisher of and contributor to this popular print zine, 1996-1997.