Will is an ecologist with a passion for plant and fungal diversity—which unfortunately means any attempt to get from here to there in the wilderness with him will take a little longer than it should as he documents and identifies plants along the way. His research focuses on ancient lineages of plants and how they respond to seasonal events like snow melt in the spring. Will has found a calling working in the backcountry leading teams of early career biological field technicians teaching them field botany skills and field science methods. When not working outside, Will spends free time adventuring with his dogs, fishing, foraging, rock climbing, and getting out on snowmachines, ATVs, and boats.