Forest ecologist, plant demographer, dendrochronologist. Assoc. Professor at the University of Arizona, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research - views are my own. Scientist at the intersection of the climate and biodiversity crises. Mom, dancer, gardener, cook.https://bsky.app/profile/mekevans.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mekevans.bsky.social/post/3muoau7ovt22zAfter the rains come the flowers #Hibiscusbiseptus04 Sep 2026 05:40 +0000at://did:plc:lbhw3a3yi2b4x6uzzfhtosh3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoau7ovt22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mekevans.bsky.social/post/3mruu462yp22pOne week ago I was at the top of Mt Adams in Washington state with this crew. It was a satisfying metaphor for all that is tough and worthwhile. One foot in front of the other eventually, eventually gets you to where you’re aiming to go30 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:lbhw3a3yi2b4x6uzzfhtosh3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruu462yp22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mekevans.bsky.social/post/3mqda2kvhtc2rhttps://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/what-is-de-extinction-really-for/10 Jul 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:lbhw3a3yi2b4x6uzzfhtosh3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqda2kvhtc2r