Introducing: Jaron's Curious Adventures - Musings of a Budding Ecologist
As some of you know, I’m currently on track to finish my degree next December in Biology, specializing in Ecology. While in Tennessee, I’ve made a wonderful community of friends who also share an insatiable curiosity and desire to know the natural world. We often find ourselves wandering local ecosystems, capturing the beauty of nature through pictures, documenting Biodiversity, visiting the local bluegrass joint, and goofing around.
The life of an ecologist is truly special and one that very few get to fully experience. For that reason, I would like to use this space to document my adventures and expose people to the wonders of nature. If you haven’t the time or ability to get out and explore or just want to know more about nature, I invite you to accompany me on my curious adventures and discover the wonders of the natural world through this blog.
While on Christmas break here in Iowa, I messaged
, who writes one of my favorite Substack Publications, . I recently joined him on one of his daily walks at Cedar Bluff Natural Area in Mahaska County near Tracy, Iowa. While talking with him, he offered me advice and encouragement to start my own Substack. So here we are! Thanks, Bob!Also, if you enjoy the photos and adventures I share on Facebook and would like to delve deeper into any particular topic, please don't hesitate to message me. I'm eager to use this space to explore your interests and share my knowledge as well as learn with you.
Bob wanders up the hill past this interesting-looking ice structure. Formations like these always make me think of Fairy or Wood-Sprite castles from Irish folklore.
Life persists even in our frigid temperatures.
Some sort of Fungi, perhaps a type of Earthball. Reminds me of those antique glass floats often used by Japanese fishermen.
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I'm really looking forward to reading more from you! Congratulations on being close to finishing up your degree!
Cool Japanese float of a fungus.