Table of Contents

About This Book Get to Know the South Birds Geology and Earth Science Insects and Bugs Mushrooms and Fungi Astronomy Conduct a Backyard Bioblitz Contribute to a Citizen Science Project Nature Bingo Recommended Reading Glossary About the Author

About the Author

From her home base in North Florida, Erika Zambello has explored hundreds of ecological research sites, estuarine research reserves, national parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges across the Southeast and around the country. She is a National Geographic Young Explorer and serves on the board of the National Parks Traveler. She holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment (where she specialized in Ecosystem Science and Conservation) and a Master's Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida. As a writer, her work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Voices, Backpacker, Florida Sportsman, and more.