I’m retired, so I get to do whatever I want … sort of. I try not to overcommit, and that works most of the time. Here are some things I’ve been doing lately.

Environmental Action – most of my volunteer work is in this area. I’m part of RiverWood Council, which seeks to “conserve, protect, and connect our natural areas.” I’m actively involved in my church’s Creation Justice Team. I’m also involved with the Kalamazoo River Greenway, a project that seeks to develop ecological, recreational, and educational assets along the river.

Light Pollution – I’m particularly interested in reducing the amount of artificial light we use at night and helping people learn how to use outdoor lighting more effectively. In 2026, I started a local group called Saugatuck-Douglas Friends of the Night Sky.

Radar Hill Hiking Club – Since May of 2021, I’ve organized more than fifty monthly hikes to get people outdoors and interested in land conservation. I also hike on my own. During calendar year 2022, I hiked 52 different trails. 

Camino de Santiago – In 2021, I walked the 500-mile Camino (the French route) across Spain with my best friend from high school. Here are some photos and a video of a talk I gave afterward. In 2024, I went back alone and walked 175 miles of the Portuguese Camino.

Saugatuck-Douglas History Center – I’m active on the technology committee and have conducted research into local history. Here’s a video of a talk from November 2023 on a hamlet near where I live. Here’s another talk from July 2026 about a regional interurban railway.