Dena Greenwood 2008

Rimrock, AZ

 

Dena Greenwood, naturalist and educator holds a master’s in earth science and teaches a variety of courses at Yavapai College, Clarkdale campus, including Natural History of the Southwest, Grand Canyon Perspectives and Birds of the Region. She is a regular instructor and guide for active Yavapai College Elderhostel programs in the region including geology, birding, white-water rafting and backcountry hiking programs. Dena also works with various private and federal agencies conducting bird research. Currently she is illustrating a field guide for NAU's Plants of Northern Arizona Forests. Dena is a Northern Arizona Audubon board member as well as field trip coordinator for this annual festival. She leads the "A’Birdin’ on a Bronco" field trip where she impersonates Florence Merriam Bailey - late 1800's naturalist who did much of the pioneering work in ornithology in the Southwest. Dena invites you to stop by the "Aviary" to ask a bird question and review current festival bird sightings.