Listening to Nature: Master Naturalist, Kelly Dix.

Kelly Dix was raised in Lyndonville, NY, where time spent outside sparked her curiosity and awe of the natural world. She holds degrees in Mathematics, Environmental Sciences & Engineering, and Toxicology. Throughout her career in biomedical research she spent her spare time backpacking and exploring the mountain west with her husband. Kelly found her true passion in retirement, sharing her enthusiasm for science and nature with others. She’s been a substitute teacher and a volunteer with several environmental education non-profit organizations. After moving to Montana with her husband in 2016 Kelly found her home at MNHC and she has been involved with the VNS, Montana Master Naturalist, WOW, and other programs ever since. When she’s not volunteering at MNHC, you can find her at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, hiking almost anywhere, or taking way too many photos of just about anything in the natural world. Show notes:00:03:39 - Childhood Outdoor Play00:07:18 - Teamwork and Listening00:10:52 - Listening to Nature's Hidden Voices00:14:58 - From Math to Toxicology00:17:09 - Pharmacokinetics and Environmental Toxicology00:19:48 - Toxicology's Multidisciplinary Nature00:22:16 - Importance of Public Lands00:26:55 - Kelly Dix, Montana Naturalist00:31:02 - Visiting Naturalist in Schools00:34:26 - Hands-On Nature Education00:37:26 - Montana Master Naturalist Program00:42:23 - Montana Master Naturalists00:44:32 - Montana Natural History Center Info00:49:21 - Visiting Naturalist in SchoolsPlease help us keep the podcast version of the show advertisement free while also supporting our educational outreach efforts by donating $3/month on Patreon. To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.