Horticulturist, University of Maryland Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Certified Arborist & Associate Wildlife Biologist.

I have a background in ecology, botany, and wildlife. Lately I have been particularly interested in increasing the ecological value and sustainability of the built environment, while supporting the wellbeing of communities. Passionate about beneficial insects, plants, wildlife, and landscape ecology.

Co-founder of The Wildlife Society at UMD.

Current Projects:
•Biodiversity of the University of Maryland Arboretum
•UMD Bee Campus coordinator
•See a dead bird on campus or other urban environments? Document it on Dbird.org.

Previously Invasive Plant Management Coordinator for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcellis/

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