Rowyn Crowell

Rowyn Crowell (they/them) recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Biology and is a lifelong lover of the natural world. Growing up in the Sacramento Valley, they learned nature photography, volunteered with educational programs, and ate their first foraged mushrooms, which stoked their passion for becoming a scientist and naturalist. They have been exploring the Santa Cruz Mountains for the last 3 years and are familiar with the local flora, fauna, and fungi, and have constantly been expanding that knowledge through internships and classes. They recently gained naturalist experience from the southern deserts to the northern mountains of California through UCSC's Natural History Field Quarter, putting field inquiry and science communication skills to use. They are passionate about conservation and staying curious, and enjoy sharing their love of fungi and the natural world with others.