Start The Conservation Bloggers

Kristel Guimara Hello everyone and welcome! My name is Kristel Guimara and I currently live in the beautiful northern Adirondacks. I have my Bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science from Paul Smith's College located in Paul Smith's NY. Currently, I am in my second year of graduate school pursuing my Master's Degree in Conservation Biology from Green Mountain College in Poultney VT. I am currently researching the effects of black carbon concentration in the Adirondack snowpack which will be compared to samples taken in the Arctic Regions. This I hope will continue beyond my thesis requirement.

I have been blessed to have wonderful opportunities at such places as; Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Wildlife Conservation Society and much more. Yet, my love of the outdoors goes beyond literature, research and endless days spent on top of a mountain; it's a sense of place. I am not here to stand on top of my soapbox and sway you on your own personal opinions and views in topics that I post. I am here merely to open some topics up that will get a conversation going about the on-goings happening in the Adirondacks. So kindly pull up a chair, get your coffee ready and join me in a lively conversation.

Jason Smith Hello, my name is Jason Smith and I am a native of the southeastern Adirondacks. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science with concentrations in Aquatic Biology and Geosciences from SUNY Fredonia in western New York. I am currently a Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator for NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. I have a strong background in invasive species remediation, environmental outreach and education, and natural resource management. I was blessed to grow up in the Adirondacks and have the opportunity to enjoy this unique region in all four seasons. Along with my interests in fly fishing, canoeing, camping, biking, skiing, and running, I am also an avid winter climber. I am currently working towards achieving my winter 46-er, and hope to be finished in the next few years. With my diverse set of interests and my background in environmental sciences I hope to bring the readers a broad range of inspiring topics that are sure to get the conversation flowing. Expect to read everything from tips and tricks to make your commute more sustainable, to ways you can manage your land for wildlife habitat.

Jillian Trunko Jillian Trunko is an upstate New York native who has worked in the Adirondacks the past two years as an environmental educator. Working in the Adirondacks and teaching others about all of the aspects to its beauty has furthered her appreciation for the area.
Jillian has a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry where she learned how to teach others about science and environmental issues. She has a high interest in sustainability, and everyone can live with a lighter footprint.

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