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A native of the Great Lakes, Alex Palmer spent his childhood within the Lake Erie watershed on the Allegheny Plateau in the eastern half of Cleveland, Ohio, where he developed a fascination for urban natural areas. He considers himself an “urban naturalist" and has over 10 years of experience in the natural resource management and environmental education professions across the Great Lakes and eastern United States.   He currently resides with his husband in Chicago, Illinois, and enjoys learning about different natural ecosystems, engaging in outdoor recreation, wildlife observation, traveling, and planting native wildflowers in his neighborhood community garden.  

Alex Palmer received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. He is also pursuing a continuing education certificate in Spanish Language from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education.  Alex is a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation and is a certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture.  Alex currently serves the Forest Preserves of Cook County as a full-time nature center interpretive naturalist.  


About This Blog


Thank you for your interest in Alex Palmer's Natural History Notes & Thoughts.  This blog presents a wide variety of topics that focus on environmental and social issues, as well as a creative way for me to document findings and observations from natural areas that I visit.  In a world overloaded with information, I hope to reach out to friends, family members, and colleagues in a way that's brief and to-the-point, yet still attention grabbing.  
     Disclaimers:
    • This is a personal blog.  The opinions and commentary expressed in this blog are my own, and they do not necessarily represent the views, motives, or opinions of any named or referenced third party.  If something irks you, I hope that you will direct any blame to me personally and not towards someone else or an organization.  
    • Posts aren't always fully edited or polished.  You will notice occasional spelling and grammatical errors, and I might accidentally forgo a citation.  I usually ignore these mistakes unless they are outstanding.  If you feel I have made an error that is tumultuous, then let me know and I will gladly do my best to correct it in a timely manner!    
      Thank you for following along.  Having this blog provides an outlet for me to keep thinking and writing, and I am proud to share it with the world!  
      Be healthy and safe.  
      -Alex Palmer

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