Marilyn Marler holds a Bachelor's degree from University of California, Davis and a Master's degree from the University of Montana, both in Biology. She has been a Natural Areas Specialist at the University of Montana since 1998. Marilyn brings 25 years’ experience in land stewardship, science education, and public service to her role at MNHC. She grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills, attended UC Davis for her biology degree, and moved to Missoula in 1994 for a master’s in biology at the University of Montana. For the last 28 years Marilyn and her husband David have enjoyed Missoula’s vibrant community spirit and Montana’s unmatched outdoor pursuits. She has served on the boards of many state and local non-profits and has served in elected office in both city and state government.
Show notes:
00:04:28 - Growing Up in the Sierra Nevada Foothills
00:07:02 - Hunting, Conservation, and Personal Journey
00:10:39 - The Role of Hunters in Conservation
00:12:24 - Promoting Nature Appreciation Through Education
00:14:58 - Free Nature Exploration for Young Kids
00:17:57 - Embracing Native Plants and Art Exploration
00:20:07 - The Benefits of Membership
00:23:22 - Life as a Montana Legislator
00:26:01 - The Hectic Life of a Legislator
00:28:25 - Passion for Native Plants and Land Stewardship
00:31:22 - The Fragile Beauty of Montana's Wildflowers
00:33:07 - Appreciating Nature in Missoula
00:35:09 - Fostering Nature Connection through Classroom Mentorship
00:38:28 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Nature Stewards
00:41:02 - Montana Natural History Center Staff and Board share their Passion
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- This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects.
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