I'm new to couchsurfing but excited to meet new people! I am 31 and from Cleveland, OH, where I have moved back to and now live. I love most things that have to do with exploring the natural world, and am lucky enough to have a profession that lets me research, care for, and teach others about her. Things that are great: cooking tasty food, growing tasty and beautiful plants, backpacking, Miyazaki films, coffee, poetry, philosophical conversations... Also (obviously) I enjoy traveling :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I went to a gathering in Cleveland where a bunch of couchsurfers sold me on this network/community. I'm traveling to España and would like to try surfing for myself there!

Interests

• books
• beer
• gardening
• hiking
• backpacking
• swimming
• biking
• community
• botany
• cooking and baking
• peacebuilding
• coffee and tea

Teach, Learn, Share

love talkin and learning about plants and animals!! any natural history you know, I'd love to hear about... and vice-versa... happy to share!
And: I love hearing about peoples' journeys and stories of life

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share stories and thoughts, to help with around-the-house chores, and ... to help identify plants!! Or prune trees :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Samoa

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States