Award-winning Stories

As the associate editor of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine, Julie writes feature articles about wildlife and outdoor recreation. These articles have won top awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association for Conservation Information.

In her most recently published article, "Humpback Haven," Julie explored the Little Colorado River with biologists studying endangered native fishes. She wrote and took photos for the article, which was published in the September-October issue. For the March-April issue, Julie is writing about the link between buying shade-grown coffee and conserving bird habitat.

Some of Julie's past articles are available here:

• "Wild at Art" celebrates a program offered by the Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum that combines artistic excellence with interest in the natural world.
• "Ramsey Canyon Preserve" takes readers to a world-renowned nature preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy in southeastern Arizona.
• “She’s Aiming High” examines women’s increasing participation in target shooting.
• "A Walk in the Garden" is a road trip to Arizona's delightful botanical gardens.
• "A Year at Tavasci Marsh" explores a special wetland in central Arizona.

The best way to keep tabs on Julie's work for Arizona Wildlife Views is to subscribe.

Julie is also a freelance writer. Her personal essay "Nature Girl" appeared in the November 2009 issue of Skirt! magazine. Another personal essay, "The Love List," was published in an anthology in 2009. Her travel essay "Leaning Left Above the Eiger," another excerpt from her unpublished travel memoir, won a gold Solas award from Travelers' Tales.

Thank you for visiting! Enjoy the journey.

Award Winners:

Ramsey Canyon Preserve (encounters with hummingbirds and other memorable creatures)

She’s Aiming High (interview with Olympic hopeful Emily Blount on women's participation in shooting sports)

"Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail" (not available online)

A Walk in the Garden (a celebration of Arizona's botanical gardens)

Leaning Left Above the Eiger (parasailing in the Swiss Alps)

Arizona Wildlife Views