I grew up in rural Western PA, and continue to enjoy spending nearly 80% of my time awake immersed in nature. I am curious about the organisms that surround us, and nature never fails to amaze. I am especially curious about medicinal properties of plants and fungi, and I have always been an animal lover. A member of the Western PA Mushroom Club and Herbal Thymes Club, I am just beginning my learning journey. I truly appreciate the help and support the experts in those organizations and others provide.