Walks in the Woods

I really enjoy my job and I realize not a lot of people can say that. One part I find especially rewarding is when I get to show others what we're doing on the ground.

I love watching people experience nature.

As I mentioned before, I'm trying to pick up my camera more this year and that includes photographing my work more! Why wouldn't I, really. I get to work in some of the most beautiful biodiverse ecosystems in the world!

So here are some photos from a rainy day in the Raccoon Creek watershed. Raccoon Creek is unique because the biodiversity is off the charts, most of the watershed is in protected land, and it's still technically in the Atlanta Metro.

Any day I get to spend in Raccoon Creek is a privilege.

Field Work

Y'all.

I LOVE my job.

I've been working full time for The Nature Conservancy for almost a year! I wanted to share some photos from random field days here and there. I'm still a little nervous to take my camera in the field with me, just because you never really know what to expect! It could be a really easy, chill day on the river, or you could flip your boat trying to save an elementary school kid from losing their lunch... you just never know! So most of these photos were taken on my phone (in a Lifeproof case, which is a total necessity these days).

Museum Day

I just recently returned from quite the journey!

We drove about 2,600 miles this Christmas break. It was very much worth it! We got to see lots of loved ones and do some fun stuff!

Fun stuff like....

The Perot Museum in Dallas! I love science and natural history museums. LOVE them.
The Perot has this "Animals Inside Out" exhibit right now...which obviously I loved.

This is a Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) tentacle.... Pretty nasty dudes.

This is a cross section of an Opah!

 Science man. It's the best.

Hope your week has been swell!

-Listening to The Head and the Heart: These Days are Numbered-

The Georgia Aquarium

Have I mentioned that I love aquariums??? Last weekend I got to spend time with some of my favorite people and do one of my favorite things! If you're EVER in Atlanta you should really check out the Georgia Aquarium. It's so full of magic! There is something about seeing a Whale Shark in person... It's almost a religious experience. They also have a bodies exhibit right now with all kinds of "Sea Monsters" which will pretty much blow your mind!

Enjoy your weekend friends!

-Listening to Fleet Foxes: Helplessness Blues-