September 2022: First field season of my Ph.D.

Survived and conquered the first field season of my Ph.D.! Feeling so full of gratitude for the ability to return home to sample and thankful for the forests and people of northern MI who always welcome me back with open arms. Now the real work begins!

Photo from the trip features Zac calling 911 after getting the van stuck on a two-track in a remote area in Manistee National Forest with no cell or internet service.