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Denali National Park Visitor Education You may know that the National Park Service helps to educate the public about the natural history of the parks, including the geology, plants, animals and humans, using beautiful displays and engaging interpretive talks. The Park Service is at the forefront

Classroom Preparations## Trying to get your classroom ready when you know that you are going to miss the first few days of school is a daunting task. As I made sure all my materials were in place (and made a list of what I still needed to buy…hence the title of this journal), the following

Research Routine Each morning I rise early and greet the day with a black cup of coffee, a few yoga stretches and a brisk three mile walk to the main research cabin. These morning walks are usually free of rain and the surrounding mountains and tundra are bathed in a gentle light, so soft compared

Today was my PolarConnect event, and it was great to have the opportunity to share my experiences with attendees. There were some great questions asked, and I am grateful to the scientists who attended and shared their enthusiasm and expertise. One of the biggest positives I have experienced on this

AKA Fungus Another name for a fungus is mycellium. If I were to have another life, I think I would like to be a mycologist, a scientist who studies fungi. Neither plant nor animal, this entire kingdom of living organisms defies my conception of individuality. Fungi don't have individual cells

Research Takes a Small Break Long hours are given to work in the field and lab here in Healy, Alaska. Often the scientists are up early and out of the cabin by 6:00 am and continue working until 7, 8, or even 9 at night to gather all the data, fix equipment and discuss and plan for the next day's