Ecologist in Eugene, Oregon, USA especially fascinated by plants, fungi, birds & butterflies. 35 years in ecological consulting. Fellow of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (and former state pres), co-founder of Cascade Mycological Society, founding member of Eugene-Springfield chapter of the N. American Butterfly Association. Assisted or co-directed setup for Mount Pisgah Arboretum Mushroom Show (fall) and Wildflower Show (spring) for 30+ years each. Co-author (with 4 others) of Field Guide to Sedges of the Pacific Northwest (2nd ed. 2014, OSU Press). Fascinated by and love it and greatly appreciate it all! Something is going on out there...