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ABOUT ME

I love to be outdoors working with the environment and people. Giving talks and writing is how I share what I learn and what we can all do. I lecture to students, teachers, universities, TEDx audiences,  and any group that has an interest .

EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Ethnobotany

Relationship between people and plants

1998-2003

University of Texas at Austin, PhD

Geography/Ethnobotany

Conservation

Global natural ecosystems

Regional Focus

Latin American Rainforest, African Savanna, World

Adventure and Nature Writing

Memoir essays and books

1995-1997

Tulane University. MA

Latin American Studies/Ethnobotany

1987-1991

Vassar College, BA

Latin American Studies/Literature

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