I took quite a particular interest in plant biology and the overall ecosystems of the forests of WI and the upper plains regions.  In my later years in college I took courses in Botany and Dendrology, as well as a Human Issues Ecology course.  One of my favorite things I learned about during my studies as a biologist is the origin, history, and physiology of my favorite tree, Gleditsia triacanthos.

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