I love nature and telling people all about it.

I’m happiest outside and love showing others the great outdoors that is at their doorstep — and beyond — through writing, photography and teaching.

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Terrific nature can be found near and far. Sure, those distant places are marvelous to visit, but I get a kick out of everything that I can see from my apartment window. And I’m really excited by the wildlife in our large cities, where people least expect.

 

About Me

An early birding adventure.

An early birding adventure.

 

I’ve been interested in all sorts of critters and plants since I was a child. Over the years I’ve gained some academic and professional chops plus run a fun blog about my outdoor nature adventures whether they be small or large, near or far.

People tell me I have a knack for getting others interested in nature and communicating some technical topics. This makes me happy!

My background includes:

M.S., Environmental Studies
Conservation Biology concentration

Green Mountain College

A.A.S., Ornamental Horticulture

Farmingdale State College


Freelance Writer

Appearing in various publications


Adjunct Botany Professor

Farmingdale State College


Speaker

Presenting a variety of nature topics at:

  • Queens Botanical Garden

  • National Park Service/Floyd Bennett Field

  • Libraries in Queens and Nassau Counties

  • Queens County Bird Club

  • Nassau Community College/Friends of the Hempstead Plains

  • Farmingdale State College

Grant Writer/New Media & Marketing Manager

Queens Botanical Garden


Technical Writer

NY State Integrated Pest Management Program


Guide

Offered tours of:

  • Queens Botanical Garden

  • Farmingdale State College Ornamental Gardens

 

Let me know if I can help you with words or pictures.