nature conversations
Our experts answer your questions about the outdoors online, then we post the conversations on our blog.
Do you have a suggestion for a future topic of conversation? Email Martha Moore to let her know!
Bald Eagles
Expert: Debbie Beer is the director of volunteer engagement at Natural Lands. An avid birder, Debbie has traveled to a dozen countries for birding and wildlife safaris.
Spotted Lanternfly
Expert: Sam Nestory is horticulturalist at Stoneleigh: a natural garden. Sam received a bachelor of science in ecology and a master of science in entomology from the University of Delaware.
Natural Lands
Expert: Oliver Bass is the president of Natural Lands. Over 21 years at Natural Lands he has led the organization’s communications efforts and grew its mission commitment to connecting people to nature.
Beginner Birding
Expert: Debbie Beer is the director of volunteer engagement at Natural Lands. An avid birder, Debbie has traveled to a dozen countries for birding and wildlife safaris.
Stoneleigh: a natural garden
Expert: Ethan Kauffman is the director of Stoneleigh. Before joining Natural Lands, Ethan spent nine years at Moore Farms Botanical Garden. He earned his bachelor of science in biological sciences from Clemson University.