Would rather be in the woods. Treaty 1, theology, food, climate, ecology, and sometimes dogs. Mennonite trying out Anglicanism. Program manager at A Rocha Canadahttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3my6cl5keic2lIt is so windy today in Iceland that the waterfalls have stopped falling and are water-upping instead. 🤯18 Oct 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6cl5keic2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mvojl4k4w22iThis one hits hard too. Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek has some of the most beautiful prose I've ever read. She was a master at vivid descriptions of the natural world that resonated deeply with my own experiences of awe and wonder.17 Sep 2026 01:41 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvojl4k4w22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mvnzhqxxok24Saw some sandhill cranes near Wawa, Ontario! I made Tim stop the car so I could get a couple photos. First time I've seen them up close.16 Sep 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnzhqxxok24https://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mugcwqlf6225First Dolly and now Wendell Berry? Ouch https://allpoetry.com/poem/12622463-Manifesto-The-Mad-Farmer-Liberation-Front-by-Wendell-Berry01 Sep 2026 01:56 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugcwqlf6225https://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mugadrtfcc25Anyone? [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugadrtfcc25https://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mufpbpwb4k25Putting together A Rocha's annual Good Things List. What are the best environmental themed things you've read, watched, or listened to this year? I'm looking for podcast episodes, movies, YouTube videos, books, articles, children's books, or anything else that has caught your attention this year.31 Aug 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufpbpwb4k25https://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mqsb6zofkc2eAnd now the smoke is here... 😭16 Jul 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsb6zofkc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mqk7ckm4sc2u😮I think I'm going to be in Toronto at this time! [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Jul 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk7ckm4sc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mqhexuldkk2dSylvan Esso was a dream come true though. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jul 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhexuldkk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mqg5rka6mc2dI am so glad I am not going to be at folk fest tomorrow. Today was too hot.12 Jul 2026 02:43 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqg5rka6mc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mpysuatf6c2qIf you're looking for something for your kids this summer check out A Rocha day camp. It starts next week and it's not too late to sign up. It's always a fun week with lots of outdoor exploration, a field trip, and quality leadership. arocha.ca/mbdaycamps06 Jul 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpysuatf6c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mpu3lokwvs2nIdeal weekend04 Jul 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpu3lokwvs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mnvnm6xghc2xSo how many tornado warnings did you get on your phone this evening?10 Jun 2026 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnvnm6xghc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mmv2lninzc2kIt's true! Come stop by for tasty treats! [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 May 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmv2lninzc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mkvsibzh4c2hName your top 15 TV shows ever, gut instincts only: Ted Lasso Only Murders in the Building Jane the Virgin Veronica Mars Suits The Pitt Gilmore Girls Andor Broadchurch Sherlock Firefly The Good Wife This is Us Schitt's Creek Kim's Convenience [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 May 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvsibzh4c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mkv67fv3jk2jBird watching is cool now. 😏 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/01/birdwatching-boom-britain-nature-gen-z-rspb-environment02 May 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv67fv3jk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3mkv4ho57uc2i💜02 May 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv4ho57uc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3miyjbbf7k22eThis is really cool [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyjbbf7k22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3miyicc2cq22eIt's spring now they said.08 Apr 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyicc2cq22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3miselavfos2gChurch tonight felt pretty joyful! The twice a year organist rocked it with a brass quartet to accompany, and champagne was popped after the service to celebrate. Plus we had a good crew out for pizza after. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Apr 2026 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3miselavfos2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zoematties.bsky.social/post/3miqtalkyi22tHappy Easter!05 Apr 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:mnhvtribdvkpsldyenvsptrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqtalkyi22t