We are fortunate to work with an incredible team of Associated Researchers. Many have, or have had, careers in biology or plant diversity; others are passionate experts on top of their day jobs. Here is a brief list of their expertise:
Active Associated Researchers
- Bauer, Mike: Grasses
- Carnahan, Sue: Floras of multiple regions in SE Arizona, Sonora
- Ferguson, George: Conifers (and an ARIZ employee!)
- Hale, Stephen: Plants of Sonora
- Lindley, Ries: Sphaeralcea, Acmispon, mosses
- Loveless, Lyn: Population genetics, ecology, Erythrina
- Mendoza, Anthony: Plants of Colombia, Plants of Arizona
- Reina G., Ana Lilia: Plants of Sonora
- Starr, Greg: Agave
- Van Devender, Tom: Director of Biodiversity Programs at GreaterGood.org, Madrean Discovery Expeditions
- Verrier, Jim: Floras of multiple regions in SE Arizona
In Memoriam
- Richard Felger (1934-2020): Sonoran Desert and Southwest borderlands, ethnobotany, and new aridland crops
- Biosketch and publications (coming soon)
- Celebration of Life. In April, 2022, we gathered for a celebration of the life and legacy of Richard Felger. Videographer Peter Blystone, friend to Richard and Silke, has kindly created and shared a video of the event.