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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.
Denny, Guy -Guy is best known among the prairie plant crowd, for his expertise in
growing and maintaining a home prairie. He is also proficient with butterflies,
dragonflies, and reptiles as well. As past Director of Ohio Dept. of Natural Areas and
Preserves, he is extremely knowledgeable in of Ohio's flora and geology.
growing and maintaining a home prairie. He is also proficient with butterflies,
dragonflies, and reptiles as well. As past Director of Ohio Dept. of Natural Areas and
Preserves, he is extremely knowledgeable in of Ohio's flora and geology.
Howard, John- John is a freelance naturalist and wildlife/nature photographer living
in southern Ohio. John specializes in prairie ecology, butterflies 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.
in southern Ohio. John specializes in prairie ecology, butterflies 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 Wildlife and one of the
most knowledgeable botanist in Ohio. The Heritage program manages a com-
prehensive database, which is the list of all of Ohio's rare plants, animals and natural
communities. A favorite guide, Rick has many rare and unusual plant finds to his credit.
most knowledgeable botanist in Ohio. The Heritage program manages a com-
prehensive database, which is the list of all of Ohio's rare plants, animals and natural
communities. A favorite guide, Rick has many rare and unusual plant finds to his credit.
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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.
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.
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.
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. AKA: Sunshine Boy II
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. AKA: Sunshine Boy II
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.
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.
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Snyder, Timothy - Retired from Ohio Division of Natural Areas, Tim became well
versed in geology and flora. His popular book, "Rainbows of rock, Tables of Stone"
sprung forth from a project started some 26 years ago. Also active in Ohio
Sportmans Writers, Tim will bring his many years of expertise of Natural Areas and
geology to our trips.
versed in geology and flora. His popular book, "Rainbows of rock, Tables of Stone"
sprung forth from a project started some 26 years ago. Also active in Ohio
Sportmans Writers, Tim will bring his many years of expertise of Natural Areas and
geology to our trips.
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.
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.
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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.
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 - Al long time employee of Ohio Division of Natural Resources,
ODNR, 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.
ODNR, 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!
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Bradbury, Kevin -He's back! After a couple years off following his retirement from
ODNR- State Parks, Kevin is returning as a Flora-Quest guide. No one knows the
park flora better than Kevin and he is an excellent guide. Ask him about his
cross-country bicycle trip from Washington State to Portsmouth. You'll be
impressed!
ODNR- State Parks, Kevin is returning as a Flora-Quest guide. No one knows the
park flora better than Kevin and he is an excellent guide. Ask him about his
cross-country bicycle trip from Washington State to Portsmouth. You'll be
impressed!
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West, Tricia- Tricia is a freelance naturalist familiar with the natural areas of Adams
County, Ohio. She is a keen observer of plants, butterflies, birds, insects and animals.
Tricia is a veteran field trip leader with a knack for finding unusual things and an
uncanny ability to see and describe the detail. In her day job she works at the G.E.
jet engine testing facility in Adams County.
County, Ohio. She is a keen observer of plants, butterflies, birds, insects and animals.
Tricia is a veteran field trip leader with a knack for finding unusual things and an
uncanny ability to see and describe the detail. In her day job she works at the G.E.
jet engine testing facility in Adams County.
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Gibson, Andrew- He may well be our youngest guide, but Andrew has worked
diligently to learn the flora of Adams and Scioto Counties. He is also an excellent
photographer and provided the image of the Indian Paint-brush for this year's
Flora-Quest card. We are happy to welcome him aboard.
diligently to learn the flora of Adams and Scioto Counties. He is also an excellent
photographer and provided the image of the Indian Paint-brush for this year's
Flora-Quest card. We are happy to welcome him aboard.
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Jester, Nate- Nate was the past Forest Manager for Shawnee State Forest, and
although he has been promoted to Southern Ohio District Forester, he is still willing to
come back to Flora-Quest to share his knowledge and expertise. He has an advocate
for the road-side flowers in the forest, we are happy to welcome him back.
although he has been promoted to Southern Ohio District Forester, he is still willing to
come back to Flora-Quest to share his knowledge and expertise. He has an advocate
for the road-side flowers in the forest, we are happy to welcome him back.
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Arbour, Tom -Hailed from Summit County and currently resides in the Columbus
area, studying the rare plants and natural communities of Ohio’s Lake Erie
Watershed for the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Natural Heritage Program.
Tom, a freelance nature photographer, writes the popular The Ohio Nature Blog.
area, studying the rare plants and natural communities of Ohio’s Lake Erie
Watershed for the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Natural Heritage Program.
Tom, a freelance nature photographer, writes the popular The Ohio Nature Blog.
Miller, Greg- A main character of a book: The Big Year (now turned movie), Greg
is a fun-loving birder who traveled extensively to compete for the record of the most
species of birds seen in the ABA. Birders and non-birders alike are drawn to his warm
personality and humble charm. You want to spend time in the field with this expert if
you bird, and non-birders will want to meet this well-known friend of Flora-Quest..
is a fun-loving birder who traveled extensively to compete for the record of the most
species of birds seen in the ABA. Birders and non-birders alike are drawn to his warm
personality and humble charm. You want to spend time in the field with this expert if
you bird, and non-birders will want to meet this well-known friend of Flora-Quest..