pam Taylor

Volunteer education and Citizen Science Assistant

I grew up in a family that appreciated the outdoors and camped and fished often. Originally from Illinois, I attended Bradley University in Peoria Illinois along the Illinois river. While there I was enrolled in a freshwater ecology lab where I explored many topics but grew a great appreciation for the often-overlooked, beautiful and divers, ecosystems of the Midwest.

After graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor of Environmental Science, I tried everything I could to work outside. From volunteering and then eventually getting a seasonal position at Missouri Botanical Garden, I was determined to work outside, even if I had to work part-time retail in the meantime. Through these opportunities I learned more about speaking to the public and sharing something I loved with those who may not have been exposed to it the way I have. I also developed a great respect for the work volunteers accomplish though my time as one, and then as a part of the leadership team for volunteer groups as a restoration assistant.

I moved again to central Missouri to accept this position working with the Stream Team. I worked in many different ecosystems, but I’m excited to be back working with streams.

Phone: (573) 522-4115, Ext. 3598

Email: Pam.Taylor@mdc.mo.gov