ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

GABBY ALTMIRE

Gabby serves as the team leader for our project and offers valuable knowledge regarding insect biology, ecology, and fieldwork. Her unwavering support, time management skills, and positive attitude have been critical to our team’s success. Thank you, Gabby!

JIM AND JANE RUSSELL

Jim and Jane Russell own Whitewater Ranch. We thank them for supporting our work on their property and for the time they have spent teaching us about the day-to-day operations of the ranch and social-political issues surrounding agricultural communities.

LAUREN PONISIO

Lauren is an assistant professor and researcher of ecology at the University of Oregon. With her support, our team was able to contribute to her research on wildflower germination success in post-fire areas. Through plant surveys, our team learned valuable lessons in plant identification and experimental design. Thank you, Lauren!

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PEG BOULAY

Peg is the co-director of the Environmental Leadership Program and has sustained the program for many years through her close relationships with community partners. She provided guidance to our team in the field and offered valuable lessons in professional development in the classroom. We thank her for all the work she has put into providing this wonderful hands-on learning experience.