Jenna Nienhuis
nature writer | artist | mother
Category: nature
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Featured in the 4/25 Issue of The Catalina Islander Two Harbors, nestled on Catalina’s remote west end, transformed into “Easter Island” this past weekend. The small town sits on a narrow strip of land, clothespinned between the larger island landmasses and offering scenic harbors on either side. Early morning sunshine and a light, salty chill…
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We arrive at San Elijo Lagoon, leaving the Sunday Scarries back at home to wallow. This coastal estuary hosts a new act of wonder minute by minute upon the wetland stage. Wandering rivers catch the glare of the sun for its last call of the day. Fast and furious all three of my little birds…
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Dave leaned against the weathered, wooden gate, his mannerisms gruff like his beard and earth-stained clothing. He appeared as much a part of the landscape as the sycamore trees and worn paths of the Cotswold countryside. His DNA made of the dirt under his fingernails. As we stumbled upon his stall from the adjacent road,…
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This story first takes shape as a scramble of words into the notes section of my iPhone, then in folklore form to my family. But what is the “story” if nothing happened? Daytime in the wild brims with adventure, freedom and possibility. We chase sunlight around the redwood-shaded campground and float in translucent water where…
Jenna Nienhuis 