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Richards, Jenny- Jenny grew up in Scioto County on the edge of the Shawnee
Forest and knows the area well. She is the naturalist for Shawnee State Park, and is
an extremely personable and gifted educator. Her interests include ornithology,
herpetology, and botany, especially leading early spring wildflower expeditions.
Forest and knows the area well. She is the naturalist for Shawnee State Park, and is
an extremely personable and gifted educator. Her interests include ornithology,
herpetology, and botany, especially leading early spring wildflower expeditions.
Bradbury, Kevin- Kevin was the past manager of Shawnee State Park and grew
up nearby, so he is intimately familiar with this area and its bountiful natural
history. Kevin is very knowledgeable about the region's rare plants, and knows
where all the unusual mega-rarities are. He is well versed in other facets of local
natural history as well.
up nearby, so he is intimately familiar with this area and its bountiful natural
history. Kevin is very knowledgeable about the region's rare plants, and knows
where all the unusual mega-rarities are. He is well versed in other facets of local
natural history as well.
Ballard, Dr Harvey-Harvey is well known around the plant biology labs at Ohio
University, and is the go-to guy for edible plants. He'll be doing our Keynote on
Violets and pitching in with his expertise in the field on botany and bugs. Not only
proficient on plants, Harvey knows his way around the orthoptera as well.
University, and is the go-to guy for edible plants. He'll be doing our Keynote on
Violets and pitching in with his expertise in the field on botany and bugs. Not only
proficient on plants, Harvey knows his way around the orthoptera as well.
Howard, John- John is a freelance naturalist and wildlife/nature photographer
living in southern Ohio. John specializes in prairie ecology and botany and is adept
in many other facets of the great outdoors. An avid conservationist and one of
Ohio's best naturalists, he is a former board member of the Highland Nature
Sanctuary, an Ohio land trust.
living in southern Ohio. John specializes in prairie ecology and botany and is adept
in many other facets of the great outdoors. An avid conservationist and one of
Ohio's best naturalists, he is a former board member of the Highland Nature
Sanctuary, an Ohio land trust.
Gardner, Rick- Rick is the Heritage Botanist for Ohio Division of Natural Resources,
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. The Heritage program manages a
comprehensive database, which is the list of all rare plants, animals and natural
communities in Ohio. A favorite guide, Rick has many rare and unusual plant finds
to his credit.
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. The Heritage program manages a
comprehensive database, which is the list of all rare plants, animals and natural
communities in Ohio. A favorite guide, Rick has many rare and unusual plant finds
to his credit.
| Tricia West - Tricia, a freelance naturalist living in Southern Ohio, is adept at wildflower identification and ecology, birds, butterflies, and many other aspects of natural history. Smart as a whip and twice as fast, Tricia was raised on a farm in Southern Ohio and has a great deal of knowledge about the local flora, fauna, and also local customs and culture. |
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Whan, Pete- has an arts degree from Ohio University and a Recreation and Wildlife
degree from Hocking College. He has been working at the Edge of Appalachia for 15
years, five years as an employee of the Cincinnati Natural History Museum and ten with
the Nature Conservancy, currently working as Director of Community-based
Conservation.
degree from Hocking College. He has been working at the Edge of Appalachia for 15
years, five years as an employee of the Cincinnati Natural History Museum and ten with
the Nature Conservancy, currently working as Director of Community-based
Conservation.
Placier, Bob Scott- A native of southern Ohio, Bob is an instructor at the School
of Natural Resources at Hocking College at Nelsonville. His interests lie in forest
ecology, conservation, biology and ornithology, with specialties in bird banding and
Northern Saw-whet Owl studies. Bob is currently the president of the Athens
Conservancy.
of Natural Resources at Hocking College at Nelsonville. His interests lie in forest
ecology, conservation, biology and ornithology, with specialties in bird banding and
Northern Saw-whet Owl studies. Bob is currently the president of the Athens
Conservancy.
McKee, Steve- Grew up in Mansfield, Ohio and has been Director of Gorman
Nature Center and Richland County Park District since 1978. A Miami graduate
with a degree in botany, Steve is enthusiastic about native plants and birds. He is
currently working on a survey of Richland County native plants and the breeding
birds of Mohican Forest.
Nature Center and Richland County Park District since 1978. A Miami graduate
with a degree in botany, Steve is enthusiastic about native plants and birds. He is
currently working on a survey of Richland County native plants and the breeding
birds of Mohican Forest.
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Knoop, Paul- Paul worked as a naturalist and administrator at the Aullwood
Audubon Center and Farm for 35 years and has a life-long interest in natural
history, especially birds, native plants and insects. Other interests include nature
education for children, preservation of native Ohio ecosystems and tall grass prairie
restorations.
Audubon Center and Farm for 35 years and has a life-long interest in natural
history, especially birds, native plants and insects. Other interests include nature
education for children, preservation of native Ohio ecosystems and tall grass prairie
restorations.
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Larson, Jason- Jason is well known among the bird and botany types. He is a
first rate naturalist, who has compiled the flora of Salt Fork... while working on his
advanced degrees at Ohio University. Not only a wealth of knowledge, Jason has a
reputation for being fun in the field as well.
first rate naturalist, who has compiled the flora of Salt Fork... while working on his
advanced degrees at Ohio University. Not only a wealth of knowledge, Jason has a
reputation for being fun in the field as well.
Dave Riepenhoff graduated with a BSED in Biology from Ohio University in 1971. His
interests are reptiles, amphibians, birds, butterflies and wildflowers. He photographs just
about anything that doesn't move too fast! Dave does volunteer work for Shawnee
State University and the Ohio State Parks leading hikes in the areas of biology and
botany.
interests are reptiles, amphibians, birds, butterflies and wildflowers. He photographs just
about anything that doesn't move too fast! Dave does volunteer work for Shawnee
State University and the Ohio State Parks leading hikes in the areas of biology and
botany.
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Minney, Dave - Dave is the Southern Ohio Land Steward for The Nature
Conservancy, and oversees some of the most interesting protected lands in
southern Ohio. He is an extraordinary botanist, and has made many major finds of
rare plants, including some species that had not been seen in decades, and a few
plants that were brand new to Ohio's flora. Dave is also an outstanding birder and
overall naturalist.
Conservancy, and oversees some of the most interesting protected lands in
southern Ohio. He is an extraordinary botanist, and has made many major finds of
rare plants, including some species that had not been seen in decades, and a few
plants that were brand new to Ohio's flora. Dave is also an outstanding birder and
overall naturalist.
McCarty, Rich - Rich works for The Nature Conservancy, and is the manager of the
Edge of Appalachia Preserve. As such, he oversees one of the most amazing
collections of rare flora and fauna remaining in Ohio. Few sites match the biodiversity
of The Edge and Rich is very familiar with not only flora, but many other aspects of
Ohio's natural history. He is very familiar with plant communities of Shawnee and
vicinity.
Edge of Appalachia Preserve. As such, he oversees one of the most amazing
collections of rare flora and fauna remaining in Ohio. Few sites match the biodiversity
of The Edge and Rich is very familiar with not only flora, but many other aspects of
Ohio's natural history. He is very familiar with plant communities of Shawnee and
vicinity.
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Daniels, Jaret- Our farthest traveling guide, Jaret 's day job is at the
University of Florida in Gainesville. Jaret is not only an expert on butterflies, this
author of Ohio Butterflies is extremely knowledgeable about flora as well. Jaret
has a keen eye for spotting those rarities we all hope to see.
University of Florida in Gainesville. Jaret is not only an expert on butterflies, this
author of Ohio Butterflies is extremely knowledgeable about flora as well. Jaret
has a keen eye for spotting those rarities we all hope to see.
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Amy Fitton- A naturalist at Tar Hollow State park for the past 12 seasons, she is
passionately involved in her work. Amy really enjoys wildflowers, birds and
herpetology. Her degree is in Environmental Geography, but she is especially
gifted in bringing nature to life with stories. Fun, funny and full of facts: that's Amy!
passionately involved in her work. Amy really enjoys wildflowers, birds and
herpetology. Her degree is in Environmental Geography, but she is especially
gifted in bringing nature to life with stories. Fun, funny and full of facts: that's Amy!
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McAllister, Martin - South Regional Preserve Manager, ODNR Division of Natural
Areas and Preserves. Martin is a lifelong resident of the area, an outstanding naturalist,
and knows the flora and fauna of the region well. He is very active in preservation
efforts for Scioto Brush Creek, taking a lead role in the Friends of Brush Creek
Organization.
Areas and Preserves. Martin is a lifelong resident of the area, an outstanding naturalist,
and knows the flora and fauna of the region well. He is very active in preservation
efforts for Scioto Brush Creek, taking a lead role in the Friends of Brush Creek
Organization.
Bedel, Chris- Chris has been the Preserve Director at Edge Of Appalachia (EOA)
for 14 years and shares management of the 13,000 acre preserve system with the
Ohio Chapter The Nature Conservancy. His professional interests focus on natural
area management with an emphasis on protecting endangered species and
education towards conservation.
for 14 years and shares management of the 13,000 acre preserve system with the
Ohio Chapter The Nature Conservancy. His professional interests focus on natural
area management with an emphasis on protecting endangered species and
education towards conservation.
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Creamer, Janet- Janet is a full time naturalist with the Indianapolis Park System. In
her spare time she botanizes with the Ohio Heritage Botanists, chases avian rarities,
rounds up water-snakes, seeks out spiders and writes two nature blogs (Indy Parks, and
Midwest Native Plants.) And if there is something she doesn't know, she soon will!
her spare time she botanizes with the Ohio Heritage Botanists, chases avian rarities,
rounds up water-snakes, seeks out spiders and writes two nature blogs (Indy Parks, and
Midwest Native Plants.) And if there is something she doesn't know, she soon will!
