An ecologist and freelance computer programmer living in New York's Hudson Valley. I've done a variety of work in my life including teaching, forestry, lake ecology, farming, programming environmental sensors, web and mobile app development. I'm generally interested in doing anything that will allow me to learn a practical skill. My partner and I recently bought an old house, so lately I've been spending my time learning about building, carpentry, and wood working.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I cycled across the U.S. and stayed with several people through WarmShowers.org. These were the most enjoyable, interesting, and rewarding parts of my travel. It really made me appreciate the generosity of people and i would love to be able to return some of that generosity to others.

Interests

Anything that gets me outdoors and away from the computer screen. Hiking, biking, swimming, foraging, gardening, hunting, fishing, and any combination of friends, food, and drink. I also have a fondness for picking up bugs and bones and dead things and making them look pretty.

• culture
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• baking
• gardening
• board games
• reading
• karaoke
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• hunting
• swimming
• archery
• agriculture
• ecology
• entomology
• science
• sustainability
• ancient history
• primitive skills
• card games
• foraging
• jigsaw puzzles
• eye contact

Music, Movies, and Books

Fantasy and field guides, mostly. Been reading a lot of graphic novels lately.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo cycling trip from Portland, OR to New Paltz, NY.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching others about the natural world and I'm always happy to learn just about anything new.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to help with cooking, cleaning, laboring, or whatever else might be useful to my host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Morocco, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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