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Laura Petersen

(She/Her)
  • Freelance Writer and Communications Specialist, BriarPatch Food Co-op, Freelance
Nevada City
As seen in: TMCnet, Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja, The Union, Yubanet, Mountain Democrat, Sierra Sun, Edible Sacramento
Covers:  Food & Farming, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Sustainable Living, Art & Culture, Social Justice, Environment, Government
Writer. Photographer. Nature. Art. People. Adventure.
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NV County - Home To 4 Scenic And Unique California State Parks

NV County - Home To 4 Scenic And Unique California State Parks

Nevada County State Parks offer natural wonders, miles of trails and history for all ages - dive into fun int…

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5 Bird Watching Northern California Hot Spots In Nevada County

5 Bird Watching Northern California Hot Spots In Nevada County

Luscious rolling grasslands to alpine wetlands read why Nevada County is a paradise for bird watching in Nort…

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Nevada County Considers Options to Replace 119-year-old Edwards Crossing Bridge

Nevada County Considers Options to Replace 119-year-old Edwards Crossing Bridge

When emergency personnel get a call for help in the river canyon on North Bloomfield Road, first responders i…

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Interview with Obi Kaufmann

Interview with Obi Kaufmann

Obi Kaufmann has dedicated his life to studying California’s natural world. His writing and art are influence…

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The Next Generation Continues the Legacy at Good Humus Produce - Edible Sacramento

The Next Generation Continues the Legacy at Good Humus Produce - Edible Sacramento

It was 1976 and the back-to-the-land movement was going strong. Two young California college grads, Jeff and …

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Chef Courtney McDonald Embraces Rural Roots at Midtown Auburn's Restaurant Josephine - Edible Sac...

Chef Courtney McDonald Embraces Rural Roots at Midtown Auburn's Restaurant Josephine - Edible Sac...

Some of chef Courtney McDonald's favorite foods arrive in spring - lamb, peas, fava beans, blood oranges, Mey…

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Husband and wife team share love of wine at Elk Grove's Christopher Cellars - Edible Sacramento

Husband and wife team share love of wine at Elk Grove's Christopher Cellars - Edible Sacramento

Sometimes life clicks and everything seems to fall magically into place. That seems to be true for Chris and …

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Reservoirs of Hope and Optimism in Oaktown

Reservoirs of Hope and Optimism in Oaktown

With a long history as an epicenter and creative hub for innovative solutions to food, social justice and env…

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Fire and art bring potters back to Woolman at Sierra Friends Center in Nevada City

Fire and art bring potters back to Woolman at Sierra Friends Center in Nevada City

On a cold, December day, potters and artists from around the country gathered at the Woolman campus of the Si…

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Life beyond Lyme: An impossible dream comes true for woman who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail

Life beyond Lyme: An impossible dream comes true for woman who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail

In 2014, Kelly Weintraub, a wildlife biologist and writer, was diagnosed with Lyme disease after years of une…

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Founder of Chez Panisse, Alice Waters brings her food revolution to Grass Valley

Founder of Chez Panisse, Alice Waters brings her food revolution to Grass Valley

"We need to eat with intention. Every bite," said Alice Waters. It's a message that remains strong more than …

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