Wendy Baxter
The beauty of natural landscapes has captivated me all my life. I have been fortunate enough to work in some of the most pristine old-growth giant sequoia and coast redwood forests in California while a researcher at UC Berkeley in Professor Todd Dawson's lab, collaborating closely with forest ecologist, Anthony Ambrose.
In 2019 I started working full time for University of California Natural Reserve System managing a network of weather stations. Combining my climbing expertise and science background, I visited natural reserves across the state to ensure our weather station network was collecting high-quality data.
In 2020, Anthony Ambrose, Steen Christensen and I founded a non-profit called Ancient Forest Society (formerly The Marmot Society). Our mission is to conserve ancient forests through research, outreach and exploration. In May, 2023 I started working full time for Ancient Forest Society managing a seed collection program. In 2024 I became the Program Director, overseeing all Ancient Forest Society programs.
In my free time, I moonlight as an independent filmmaker. All life, big and small, has an important role to play on our complex and interconnected planet. My curiosity for the world around me has inspired me to make short videos about a variety of topics, either commissioned by clients or pet projects of my own. I hope the videos I produce will educate, inspire, entertain and engage others to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
Photo credit Anthony Ambrose.