Fall Irrigation

September 18th, 2011

By: Jeff ClarkeField Project Manager

The field note from 09-08-11 covers work at MPG Ranch. Even though the calendar points to fall, the hot summer continues without rain. Field crews were busy irrigating planted areas, trees, and shrubs. They also helped Dan and Lauren protect a seedling-emergence study from a host of seed predators including deer, mice, birds and rabbits.

About the Author

Jeff Clarke

Jeff holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Drawn to the rugged landscapes of Montana, he moved there in 2007 to pursue a career in outdoor education or ecological restoration. In 2008, he joined the MPG North field crew and quickly found his calling. By 2010, Jeff had risen to the role of Field Crew Manager at the MPG Ranch. Over the years, the ranch has become more than just his workplace—it’s where he got married, started a family, and now shares his love of the outdoors with his children.

Jeff collaborates with staff to ensure their restoration and research goals are achieved. He also leads the ranch’s field crew, managing a diverse range of projects across the property.

In his free time, Jeff likes to spend time with family, hunt, fish, backpack and camp.