Mike's Blog

a collection of blog entries from Nicholas alum Mike Donohue

Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido 7 Day Trek — by mike — Aug 13, 2009

Bears, foxes, very cold showers, sweat, killer bees, and spectacular views in Hokkaido's largest national park.     

Reusable Coffee Filters or Paper Filters? — by mike — Jul 05, 2009

Which is better!      comments (1)

OMG they're changing the trash rules! — by mike — Jun 02, 2009

Sapporo is changing the way in which they sort and collect trash from July 1st. But will this achieve more than just a city of confused citizens? I say yes.     

First trip to "the mountain" — by mike — May 16, 2009

It was a full day of forestry. If only I had had a pair of snowshoes.     

Camp Wellstone comes to Durham June 19th-21st — by mike — Apr 27, 2009

The "well"-known activist training training organization is set to bring its skills down to Durham.     

Mori Volunteers~ — by mike — Mar 30, 2009

I join a local environmental NPO, and drink maple sap.     

Thank you small refrigerator, thank you small apartment. — by mike — Jan 23, 2009

Refrigerator, you have kept my eating and spending habits in check, for which you deserve my gratitude. Tiny apartment, you keep my consumption of fossil fuels down and encourage me to leave you to stretch my legs. Thanks guys.      comments (1)

In hard times, we can get back to our roots. — by mike — Dec 25, 2008

Japan's agricultural ministry announces subsidies for youth farmer job training.     

Winterizing the Urban Garden — by mike — Nov 28, 2008

All throughout the city, tents and bamboo are going up to protect the weak ones...     

SOS calling all environmental education experts! — by mike — Nov 14, 2008

Anybody know of a good eco TV or video series?      comments (4)

New Sustainable Sushi Guides — by mike — Oct 17, 2008

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Blue Ocean Institute and Environmental Defense Fund have collaborated to produce three sustainable sushi guides, to be released on Oct. 22. There will even be a virtual sushi party!      comments (1)

The Vote Is In. — by mike — Oct 10, 2008

And away we go.     

Green Polar Bears in Nagoya Zoo! — by mike — Sep 25, 2008

And other updates from a grad in limbo...     

Energy conservation using snow! In the summertime! Only in Hokkaido! — by mike — Aug 03, 2008

As one part of Hokkaido's alternative energy plan, it is hoped that by hauling snow from areas of year-round snowpack to more populated areas, air conditioning and refrigeration energy needs will be reduced.      comments (1)

Sa-mee-tow — by mike — Jun 27, 2008

The long awaited G8 Toyako Summit has finally drawn near, and all of Hokkaido is abuzz.     

"Hello Work" — by mike — Jun 17, 2008

Following the advice of local well-wishers.     

All part of the fun — by mike — Jun 11, 2008

... of undercover emigration.     

GIS Field Skills — by mike — Apr 27, 2008

Yes!!! GIS AND field work!     

The Word from Two International Nick Schoolers — by mike — Apr 17, 2008

A conversation with Sahil Nijhawan and Cesar Delgado, from India and Peru, respectively.     

Timber Sale Part Two — by mike — Mar 12, 2008

Count dem trees!      comments (1)