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I’m sorry, but my time is limited so I’m not available for free nature consultation. I welcome inquiries about my books and lectures. Feel free to leave comments on articles, but again, I’m not available for freelance research.

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postal address: PO Box 68
Tyrone, PA 16686
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Books

Nature Books about Brush Mountain — the Appalachian Seasons series, plus a new reprint of Escape to the Mountain

Women Naturalists books

Pennsylvania Outbound Journeys books

For signed copies, please contact me to inquire about current pricing. Generally, shipping and handling is an extra $1.50.
Slide Shows

I've prepared six different presentations for adult and youth audiences. Read more...
Home Ground

The Plummer's Hollow website is a family effort. Some of my journal entries appear in the Notebook section.
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