Hello! I am a devoted ecologist, educator, and Midwesterner. I love learning and noticing how the natural world works, which mostly manifests as an intense interest in geology and field botany. To me, this combination is unrivaled in revealing the complex natural history of the land beneath my feet. When I am outside, I am always wondering, observing, postulating, and reconsidering what I think I know. The world is infinitely more marvelous and intricate than any of us will ever understand - and that's what makes it so delightful. Let's dive in!​

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My name is Nate Martineau. I grew up in Lansing, Michigan, where my passion for the outside world began before I can remember. An interest in insects became an interest in birds, which eventually became an interest in botany and geology. I graduated Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor's in Ecology, then did botany work in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin for a few summers. I determined that my skills weren't adequately appreciated in the world of field biology, so I fell back on something I'd learned during my summers as a camp counselor in college: I absolutely love working with kids. I moved to Madison in 2022, got a job in special education, and haven't looked back in three years. I'll soon have my special education teaching license, while my ecology obsession will remain an intense hobby.​​

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I created Midwest Botanizer when I accepted that social media wasn't for me - and realized that my own website would be a better place for the content I want to create. I'm glad you're here, and I hope you stick around.