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. …
Hi everyone! My name is Shellie and I live in Ketchikan, Alaska. I work for UAS Ketchikan in the Maritime department. I am working on an Indigenous Studies Master’s degree through UAF and focusing my studies on traditional plant uses here in SE Alaska. My husband and I moved to …
Hello, Everyone. My name is Ethan Cary. I am in the Air Force, and have been stationed at Eielson AFB for nearly two years. I am taking this class because I thought it would be more interesting than a standard Biology lab, and I would be able to learn a …
!Hi My name is Naomi and I am a Senior in the UAF Department of Alaska Native Studies & Rural Development program. I live within the Norton Sound/Bering Strait region of Alaska and am actively participating in subsistence, commercial fishing, and and tundra plant harvesting.
I was born in the Yukon, and was raised in the bush by two biologist/botanists, so this feels a bit like coming home:) It will be like hearing my milk tongue again after so long….I learned to say ” Zigadenus elegans Pursh ” before I knew how to tie my …
Hi all! My name is Elias, and I currently reside in Anchorage, which is where I have lived my entire life (with the exception of my four years in undergrad when I lived in Bellingham, Washington). As I just graduated about a year ago, I am still figuring out what …
Hello, I’m Chelsea and I’ve lived here in Fairbanks area for nearly 20 years. I’m currently working as a Pharmacy Technician while I try finish my degree and figure out what I really want to do as a career. I live in Ester with my husband and I’m a mom …
Good Morning, It is a pleasure to meet all of you. I am Sydney Thielke and I work for the USFWS at the Regional Office in Anchorage. I was born and raised in Homer, but now live in Palmer with my husband and pups. We love being …
Hello! I’m Kris Hufford and I teach ecology. I’d like to grow my skills in plant ID and I’m excited to take Biol F195 this summer. I live in Wyoming and had planned to travel to Quebec and several other places north this year. Sadly, all …
Hello, My name is Nicole and I’ve lived in Fairbanks for the past 14 years or so. I am originally from Nebraska and graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Animal Ecology Interpretation, but it has been several years since working in that field (I’m now in administration). I …
Hi everybody. I’m Stephanie Zaborac-Reed – known as “Steph” (with a “ph”). I’m originally from Southcentral Alaska, born in Palmer and raised in Anchorage. Currently I’m living in the Seattle area with my husband Kevin, our German Shepherd dog Tanzer (German for “dancer”), and four Ragdoll cats …
To whomever reads this, hello! I am writing this post from Avondale, Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki territory) in Canada. I was planning on being a lot closer to Alaska this summer, in northern B.C., but alas COVID-19 altered my life, like many others. I am thrilled to be learning about how …
Hello everyone! My name is Jess and I’ve lived in Alaska for almost 8 years. I’m married with six wonderful children that love to hike and explore the flora and fauna or Alaska with me as we take in the landscapes. I graduated from UAF with a pre-law degree and …
I had some issues with Thinglink – the site kept locking up when I went to create a new item. So, I have attached a PDF copy of my dissections. Hope this works! Freiman Dissections
Rhubarb dissection Rhubarb plant in the genus Rheum Polygonaceae family. Found growing along the Chena river at Princess Lodge in Fairbanks Alaska. Herbaceous Perennial. Small scale habitat with a plant height of 16 inches. Rhizomes form along with leaves with very large petioles. The leaves are elongated and heart-shaped. Similar …
