I'm originally from the wide prairies of Kansas, but have spent time in San Francisco nearly every year of my life, and am very happy to be living here now. SF is a beautiful and magical city. I love learning about its history and hidden landscapes. The best way to get to know SF is to walk. There are some hidden trails in the hills.

Before I came here, I spent several years studying rocky grasslands in the mysterious ancient hills of the Missouri Ozarks, but I've lived on the west coast most of my adult life. I did my undergrad at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA and then worked as a field botanist all over Oregon and California.

I'm a kind-hearted, mellow person who loves plants. I'm very social and make friends easily.

I love the culture and stimulation of the city, but need time in nature to balance it out.

You can see some photos and stories from my past adventures here: http://yrfavoriteriver.wordpress.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've had lots of good couchsurfing experiences, both hosting and traveling, over the years.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

One time I found a host on cs, and when I got there found out we were old friends from college.

Interests

My interests include gardening, cooking, biking, meditation, yoga, beer, lefty politics, chickens, being outside, watching sunsets, swimming in lakes, photophosphorulation, bike riding, playing games, telling and hearing stories, old friends, new friends, identifying plants and lichens, massage, books, laughter, campfires, playing music and singing

• chickens
• books
• singing
• design
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• gardening
• politics
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• swimming
• ecology
• medicine
• statistics
• lakes
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Savage Dreams by Rebecca Solnit, Desierto by Charles Bowden, Riding the Earthboy 40 by James Welch, Almanac of the Dead by Leslie Silko

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Playing with dolphins in agiabampo estuary in Mexico

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help learn to identify plants and lichens and hear the stories they tell. And if you need help with ecological statistics / community analysis, I totally got ya covered.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States