Inspiring curiosity through science, storytelling, and stewardship.

This is a place to explore the natural world through science, storytelling, and stewardship. Here you’ll find wildlife research, community science, and stories from my work as a behavioral ecologist, professor, and author. This is also a place to celebrate discovery: my own and that of the undergraduate researchers I have the privilege of mentoring. Together, we pursue meaningful questions, challenge assumptions, and contribute new knowledge about the natural world.

Whether you’ve come to read a Field Note, learn about a Community Science project, discover Romp!, or simply spend a few moments immersed in the natural world, I’m delighted you’re here. Thank you for visiting. I hope your time here sparks curiosity, deepens your connection to the natural world, and reminds you that wonder rarely asks us to travel far, only to pay attention.