Welcome
​I am a plant ecologist, botanist, and educator working at the Kansas Biological Survey. Drawing upon my scientific background, teaching experience, and landscaping training, I manage a variety of projects for the Kansas Biological Survey, working with the Native Plant Medicinal Gardens, The Kansas Heritage Program, and the MAPs Education Outreach Program. On this website, you will learn about my research interests, my work at the Kansas Biological Survey, and my botanical explorations.
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INTERESTS
Ethnobotany
Prairie Ecology
Pollination Biology
Native Plant Gardening
Nature Photography
Fiber Arts
EDUCATION
2000-2007
University of Kansas
Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
1997-2000
Missouri State University
Masters of Science -Biology
1991-1995
Drury University
B.A. Biology with Honors, emphasis in Environmental Studies
