Meet Habitat Authority's Ecologist Michelle Mariscal
Meet Michelle Mariscal, the Habitat Authority’s Ecologist. When you are visiting one of our trailheads, you may see her inspecting one of our many projects like habitat restoration or dead tree removal. We love her intellect and passion about all things ecological! She helps guide the management of the hills in a science-based way. Michelle joined the Habitat Authority in 2019 and has a master’s degree from the University of California Riverside in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology. She is a published author in the field of ecology and has vast experience studying wildlife corridors and overseeing surveys for endangered, threatened, and rare species.
Her favorite plant and animal: "It’s so hard to choose, but purple sage and gray fox are two of my favs!"
Her recommended trail: "Sycamore Canyon because it has an abundance of wildlife and has something different to offer with every season-- Autumn is a great time to visit and enjoy the leaves changing colors!"
Her go to quote: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” – John Muir
Please wave and say hello if you see her on the trail!
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