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April 8, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on April 8, 2025
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Jenny Wins Environmental Education Award through EECO!

Jenny Adkins, our Director of Business Development & Marketing (and education lead), has been instrumental in helping us live our mission of Making A Difference through Science, Service, and Education. She develops and coordinates programs for local schools (public and private), formal educators, and the general public, including Frog Fridays, the Westerville Wetland Workshop, and Wetland Wednesdays! She also spearheads our Women in Science conference, where ecological and environmental professionals throughout the state get to share their career journeys and network with attendees. We are proud to announce that (from among a field of more than 20 nominees), she was recognized by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) as the 2025 Outstanding Educator in the field of non-formal education!
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April 2, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on April 2, 2025
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Sharing our Passions

Early spring is conference season, and we’ve been glad to have the opportunity to present at several. Jenny gave a presentation titled “Wetlands Building Community” at the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association conference in February. This talk highlighted how thoughtful planning and collaboration can turn the mundane into a destination for community events and recreation. Featured projects were the Highlands Park Wetland in Westerville, and Seldom Seen Park Wetland in Powell. Mark has been busy working the pollinator circut where he showcases the beauty and benefits of adding native plants to our landscapes. His talk was titled “Home is Where the Habitat is: Modern Day Ecological ‘Renovation’ Efforts & the Synergistic Role of Pollinator Pathways.” We were so pleased to see a packed house for […]
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April 2, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on April 2, 2025
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New Certifications

Having the attitude of a life-long-learner is a key characteristic of staff at MAD. We’re proud to have such a talented team and want to share their accomplishments. Conservation Technicians Alan Coburn and Ellie Zinsmeister earned their wetland delineation certifications in February. This will serve them well in performing compliance-based surveys and land management planning.
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January 28, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on January 28, 2025
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Wetlands Building Community

It’s that time of year- cold weather and conferences! We’re always happy to attend the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) conference, as it gives us opportunities to catch up with colleagues and friends from around the state, and learn about the latest in the parks and rec world. This year, we’ll be staffing a vendor table in the exhibitor hall (booth 201) and presenting. Jenny Adkins will lead the education session, Wetlands Building Community, accompanied by Doug Boyer from EDGE and Melissa Hindman from the City of Powell. “Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats in the world. We invite you to celebrate and even add these natural resources in your community and in your programming. Ecological professionals and Parks & Rec staff team up to […]
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December 27, 2024
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on December 27, 2024
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Restoration Credentials Added

We’re proud of the team we have at MAD and are eager to see them grow in their various specialty areas. This year many staff worked towards certification programs and continuing education credits. Two of note are Restoration Ecologist, Dan Hribar, and Restoration Designer, Robert Keast. Dan began working towards becoming a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner through the Society of Ecological Restoration (CERP-IT). He also completed the Ohio DNR’s Nature-based Shorelines course. Robert continues to level up in stream restoration design series. He is currently a level III. Both certifications will serve us well in creating site appropriate, cost-effective, long-lasting restorative changes for our clients and the natural world.
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December 27, 2024
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on December 27, 2024
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Hellbranch Meadows Controlled Burn

Earlier this month, MAD Scientist Associates had the opportunity to manage a controlled burn for the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District at the Hellbranch Meadows site in Galloway, Ohio. This area is part of the historic Darby-Plains, which was managed through fire and other human intervention to keep an open prairie-savannah habitat versus forest. This was beneficial for grazing animals and diversity of plant types and communities.  This site took expert level planning to sustain the fire and keep it going in the right direction. Our team, led by Alexys Nolan and Cody Wright, worked the burn for nearly six hours. The footage of the burn at twilight is truly remarkable. We look forward to seeing how this area comes back to life next […]
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December 18, 2024
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on December 18, 2024
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Education Highlights of 2024

At MAD Scientist Associates, educating others on the value of wetlands, biodiversity, and other natural resources, is part of our mission. We consider ourselves lucky to have opportunities and partnerships with local municipalities, parks, and education-centered organizations. We couldn’t do programs like Frog Friday or Wetland Wednesdays without support from communities that value wetlands. Also, as a woman-owned business we want to highlight other women working in our field, and have started hosting Women in Science events. Since 2023, we’ve had over 20 professionals from around the state participate as panelists. Our hope is for students and community members will have exposure to careers in ecology and environmental science, and build a network of women scientists across the state. Whether it’s a tabled vendor space […]
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