The many facets of Amy Martin, the Moonlady

Amy Martin, a life-long Texan, has forged a varied career in journalism, laced with activism and leadership, and infused with a deep spirituality and concern for the Earth. A journalist and writer for over 40 years, she is the author of the Wild Dallas-Fort Worth: Explore the Amazing Nature of North Texas (Timber Press, winter ’23) and Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash. She is currently senior features writer for GreenSource DFW. Prior to that, she was contributing editor and Dear Garbage columnist for the national magazine Garbage (recycling and features), and has written for Dallas Morning News (recycling), Dallas Observer (music), TheaterJones (comedy, magic and cirque), and D magazine and Dallas Times Herald (performing arts). She is the social media director for Native Prairies Association of Texas. For a dozen years, Martin also operated a popular alternative news service called Moonlady News, earning her the nickname Moonlady. A leader in Earth-centered and unaffiliated spirituality, Martin was director of Earth Rhythms and creator of the acclaimed Summer and Winter SolstiCelebrations for 20 years.

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