SERVICE
Wisconsin Master Naturalist
In June 2017 I completed the 40-hour basic training to become a Wisconsin Master Naturalist. This training was held by a great group - Empire-Sauk chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts. We focused on prairie and savanna systems in the Driftless area. I will continue to volunteer to keep my Master Naturalist certification. So far I have assisted in stream monitoring, species surveys, and prescribed burns.
Virginia Master Naturalist
in December 2016 I completed the basic training through the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to become a Virginia Master Naturalist member. I will continue to support this group from afar as I am able. I am also a member of the Virginia Native Plant Society.
Citizen Scientist
Avid user of the iNaturalist application to record species observations in Virginia and other states. Currently investigating other spatial applications for citizen science such as those for invasive reporting, and mapping yards and habitat networks.
See my iNaturalist page here.
Habitat Heroes
Invasive plant removal and habitat restoration
Nature Conservancy Preserve Monitor
Fraser Preserve, Great Falls, VA
Sometimes I bring friends!
Stream monitoring
Identifying macroinvertebrates in streams to determine stream health
Education in inner-city Richmond
Assisted in the classroom, with after-school programs, and environmental presentations
Habitat for Humanity
Member and Co-President of GreenUR
For my entire four years at the University of Richmond, I was deeply involved with the environmental clubs. There were two competing clubs, and I was pivotal in bringing these groups together into one larger and stronger club, GreenUR. I was the main proponent for recycling on campus and put together the Recyclemania competition on campus.
Installing compost on campus
PowerShift 2009
Eco-Village at the Guster concert on campus
