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Spring Stories of Landmark Adventure Science

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The March/April Landmark crew has been hard at work on American Prairie Reserve, exploring the spring landscape and enjoying the sights and sounds (and mud!) that come along with this time of year. Meet the crew members below and read their stories on the Adventurers & Scientists for Conservation blog.

TimTim Brtis graduated from University of Wyoming in May 2012 with a double major in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, and Environment and Natural Resources. He has worked a wildlife research position in southeast Alaska, an environmental education position in South Carolina, an aviculture and environmental education position in Connecticut, and two positions at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Illinois. He is thrilled to join the Landmark crew because of its beautiful setting and unique blend of wildlife research and conservation. Read Tim’s story, “A Guide to Maneuvering through Mud.”

 

 

KaitlynKaitlyn Lemon is an environmental scientist and educator. She has a degree in Natural Resources Management with an emphasis on Ecology. Kaitlyn has worked throughout Michigan, the Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica and Hawaii as an ecologist, wildlife biologist and conservation crew leader. As a dedicated steward of the Earth, she volunteers with local and international nonprofit organizations during the off-season. A wandering dreamer, explorer and adventurer, Kaitlyn spends her free time traveling, couch surfing, backcountry camping, snowboarding, surfing, practicing yoga, writing poetry and making music. Read Kaitlyn’s story, “Serenity.”

 

 

EricEric Andrews is a recent graduate from Northland College where he majored in Biology and minored in Environmental Studies. Conservation is important to Eric, and he hopes to use skills acquired during his time on the Landmark crew to pursue a Masters degree in Conservation Biology. He spent last summer canoeing six days a week and studying the behaviors of common loons and their nesting habits. One of his favorite hiking spots is Devil’s Lake State Park. Eric is an Eagle Scout and a board gamer, and he is immensely excited for the adventure waiting for him on the prairie. Read Eric’s story, “Family Game Night.”

 

 

ElizabethElizabeth Mullen graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and received her B.S. in Animal Behavior, minoring in Biology and Psychology. She has worked at a variety of places, including the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, Illinois, a home to injured animals. She has interned at The Conservation Foundation and, most recently, at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, where she has been honing her skills as a veterinary assistant for wildlife. Her work experience has shown her the impact human growth has on wildlife, inspiring her to further develop her interest in field of Conservation Biology and make a positive impact on both wildlife and humans. Read Elizabeth’s story, “Wind Rider.”

 

 

ElaineElaine Kennedy grew up in Southern Ontario and graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Environmental Science, majoring in Ecology. For the past two summers, she has performed environmental monitoring on the Canadian prairies for the Canadian Wildlife Service and Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, steadily increasing her passion and knowledge of prairie plants, wildlife and culture. Elaine is also an enthusiastic wildlife photographer and cannot wait to get to the American Prairie Reserve to expand her knowledge of prairie conservation and snap some shots of bison, pronghorn and sage grouse. Read Elaine’s story, “Waiting for the Meadowlark.”


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