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I am here to share my love of ecology and education.
I write daily poems, usually inspired by ecology or environmentalism.
2026 Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park
This was my 4th year of volunteering at Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park, and my 2nd year of perfect attendance! During this year’s monthlong nightly fundraiser event, we raised even more funds than past years for the Blue Spring Friends group, but the highlight for me is always the insect education I get…
2026 Turtle Survey at Wekiwa Springs State Park
It was such an honor to participate in this turtle survey last month by assisting at the education station. I had a great time learning about how and why turtle surveys are conducted, and it was a treat to be able to pass on that information to park visitors:
2026 Manatee Season at Blue Spring State Park
This year’s manatee season came and went in the blink of an eye. This was my 4th year leading these field trips at Blue Spring, and I still have so much fun teaching the school groups about manatees! My favorite moment of this year was the morning that I got to teach my classes alongside…
Ecology Ellie 