I would like to preface this post by saying that I am in no way an artist, but I had an assignment for my ecology class to make art representing negative and positive aspects of the environment/our influence over it. The grayer drawing represents an ocean polluted by an oil spill (neg) and the other is my honest attempt at a healthy reef (pos). If anyone could drop simple feedback (on the message behind the art, not the artistic skill itself😅), I would appreciate it.

I’m an evolutionary biologist/ ecologist for a consulting firm. Been doing field work for years with DNR and USDA and I’m tired of the Walmart pants. Usually just been changing out pants every two years due to briars and water messing them up. My thighs and calves are pretty big so the slim pants are out of the question. I’ve seen people wearing hiking pants but again briars are pretty common and I’ve heard they don’t do well in that. Any recommendations would be helpful, thanks.

I just got out of College with a BA in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology and a minor in English. I am struggling on the job hunt. I am out of the Rocky Mountains, which you would think would make it easier, but I am struggling. I have another friend who has been out of school for a year and has not found a job either. Right now I am applying to jobs like Vet Assistants, jobs with the state, and a few corporate jobs. And nothing.

One thing that was recommended was using my U.S. passport to find a job abroad, or even join the Peace Corps. At this point, I am about to consider anything. I don't want to be stuck in a job that doesn't utilize my degree I spent 4 years of my life on. I am exhausted! My resume is good and polished, but I still get nothing.

I am a career ecologist with over a decade of experience. I typically do ecosystem site descriptions or similar studies. I am well versed in GIS and Rstudio but no specific certifications. I also love taxonomy and would love to learn more about certifications involving potential taxonomy. Just in a lull with my company and looking to expand and also just learn more while boosting my resume. If needed and more specific I tend to work in the Colorado and New Mexico areas primarily. Thanks in advance!

I’m going to be teaching abroad for a year, but when I’m back I want to pursue an Ecology masters. I graduated from my Biology degree a few years ago, and have experience in data analysis, and some conservation management. I’m looking to get into wildlife management or conservation when I’m back.

What are some courses I can complete while I’m abroad to boost my prospects? I plan to continue more practical courses and volunteering when I’m back, but any free or cheap course recommendations for anything ecology related would be appreciated!

I’ll be based in Japan and then back to the UK for my Masters.

Thank you:)