a mixed media editorial project exploring culture, biology, and care in the South

Cardinal Encounters: Share Your Stories of Cardinals, Grief, and Kinship

Canebrake is collecting personal stories about meaningful encounters with cardinals, especially moments when these birds have become connected with loved ones who have died. Responses may appear in a future article published here. You may include your name or submit anonymously. You do not need to believe that cardinals are

Canebrake

Canebrake tells the stories of life systems in the American South, tracing the patterns and movements of people, the land, and other living things. It's a place where those working with these systems can collaborate, cross-pollinate, and share their visions. I've spent last 15 years