Hello everyone! My name is Justin, and I’m a biologist with ADF&G. During my many years of college, I experienced the misfortune of botany classes always conflicting with required courses. For anyone considering wildlife biology as a career, it’s worth knowing that many Federal jobs require 9 credits of botany …
Hello, My name is Samantha. I would define myself as a beginner when it comes to understanding plants. I enjoy admiring plants, I have many house plants, and during the summer I enjoy growing various flowers, herbs, and some type of produce. This year I have covered my deck in …
Hi my name is Louise. I live in a remote area North West of Fairbanks, near Manley Hot Springs. I’m so exited to take this class. I’m hoping after this class to be able to understand the plants around me and to be able to use them.
I couldn’t decide which microscopic tool to use, so I bout the digital microscope, the MagniPros, and not shown as I don’t have enough hands, the eyeglasses. I have had a few people state that I have a lab at my house they have been fun to share and use. …
Hello! My name is Alexis Francisco and I will be in my 3rd year in UAF this coming Fall semester. I’ve been living in Alaska for four years now and I definitely love it here, primarily because there’s nature everywhere! I just love how people value all the plants and …
Hello, everyone. Finally, able to post my introduction after weeks of IT issues. I’m Anne Young, a life long Alaskan (65 years) and UAF alum. I have a BS Anthropology and almost (abd) a masters degree specializing in historical anthropology and experimental archaeology. I’ve had the privilege to travel over …
My name is Andy. I am a professor of biological sciences at Indiana University South Bend, where I have been teaching introductory biology, evolutionary biology, and various botany courses for the past 25 years. I was eagerly planning to make my first trip to Alaska this summer for the Botanical …
My name is Allison. I have been an Alaska resident for almost 20 years. I graduate high school in Anchorage, and started working seasonally around the state. I’ve worked at Glacier Bay National Park, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park, where I fell in love (with the area and my partner) …
Hi everyone My name is Jenny Burke and I’m taking the course from Lethbridge, Alberta. I am a biology instructor at the University of Lethbridge. I did my graduate work in botany and am currently involved in a number of botanical projects, the most exciting one involving cataloguing rare plants …
Hey Everyone! I’m Erica and I’m from Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. Growing up there, my weaving teacher, elders, and family friends taught me how to identify the plants that grow there and their traditional uses. I moved to Anchorage, where I currently live, to attend university …
Hello my name is Shellbie Thompson. I am working on an associate in science degree. I have lived in Alaska for 15 years. I have a family of 7; wonderful husband, 3 beautiful babies and 2 dogs. We love to go outside and enjoy walks and fresh air whenever possible. …
I’m originally from Switzerland and have lived in Alaska for quite some time. In summer I run a hostel in Seward, where I meet travelers from all over the world. I enjoy hearing their stories and helping them to experience the area. I really appreciate living near the ocean and …
Hello, my name is Chelsea Barnett. I am studying Natural Resource Management with a concentration in Plant Science. I am from Anchorage, Alaska but I have lived in Fairbanks for the past few years while going to UAF. I am looking forward to being able to spend more time looking …
Hi my name is Alexandra Thomas, so glad to have finally figured out how to post! I am from Anchorage and am really excited about this course. I have always enjoyed learning the names of plants and trees, but am glad to be finally learning more about the plant types …
Hello, my name is Gooseberry Peter and I am a student in the Ethnobotany program. I live in Steele Creek and spend lots of time outdoors foraging for local plants and fungi. I have years of experience in field botany and horticulture, which has mainly taught me that I have …
