Michael Ellis Curator

Joined: Jan 16, 2016 Last Active: Mar 23, 2024 iNaturalist

(Environmental) Horticulturist, University of Maryland Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Certified Arborist & Associate Wildlife Biologist.

I have a background in ecology, native & invasive plants, and wildlife. Lately I have been particularly interested in plants and landscapes which serve to increase the ecological value and sustainability of the built environment, while supporting the wellbeing of communities. Passionate about beneficial insects, wildlife, and landscape ecology.

Co-founder of The Wildlife Society at UMD.

Current Projects:
Biodiversity of the University of Maryland
UMD Bee Campus coordinator
•See a dead bird on campus? Document it on Dbird.org.

Previously Invasive Plant Management Coordinator for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcellis/

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