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Thomas Winward's avatar

Another lovely profile as always!

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Thanks so much, Thomas! Glad you're here.

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Misti Little's avatar

I love Craig Huegel's blog writing! I always wished I lived in Florida to be able to get some of the plants he grew out. Thanks for highlighting him here!

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Great that you're a Craig fan, too, Misti! Thanks for reading and commenting.

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Janisse Ray's avatar

These short bursts of goodness bring me exponential inspiration. Thank you for this series of wonderful interviews, Jeanne.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Thank you so much, and I'm heartened that they land well with you, Janisse. It brings me such joy to find and write about all these good people.

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Susi's avatar

another amazing being. Jeanne, you are a rich woman to know so many incredible folks. Thanks for sharing, and thank him for his beautiful and important work.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

And thank YOU, Susi, for your ongoing interest and support. I truly appreciate your presence here!

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Jenny Wright's avatar

Craig Huegel is truly and interesting person, and what a well of knowledge and experience he has. It is good to know there are people like Craig caretaking of the earth. It gives more hope.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

I love that, Jenny - thanks for commenting. That's the entire reason I love doing this series .... to give all of us hope.

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

love that garden— they used to have a great plant sale — glad it has a loving curator

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Yes, Craig's a gem and USF is lucky to have him.

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AmyW's avatar

I remember that name from, yes, decades ago. 😊 Thank you, Jeanne for bringing to light cool people like Craig and their perspectives.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

You're welcome, Amy! And yeah ... I bet you copy edited some of my stories quoting him, wayyy back in the day.

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Susan Cerulean's avatar

Great interview, Jeanne! I love Craig Huegel, first met him in the mid 80s working together with the new Florida nongame wildlife program. He is a treasure and has given so very much to Florida.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Agreed, agreed, Susan! He's a treasure for sure. Thanks for reading & commenting.

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Sandy S's avatar

Hi Jeanne, Love learning about Craig Huegel and his lifelong love of nature! Great floral pics on his blog along with specific info. Love that, too! Perhaps he and you would like to know about a very successful celebration of the species that just took place near me in Olympia, WA. The Procession of The Species is several years old and very well attended! Here is a link with a video:

https://oly-wa.us/procession/index.php

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Thanks for sharing that, Sandy! What a cool event ... but then, you live in a cool place. That video is amazing; I love the list at the end of all the species who are represented in the parade. I want to GO to this event next year!

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Sandy S's avatar

This is a really fun thing for families to do together. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it happened at every state capitol on Earth Day! 😃

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

YES!

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