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Come back as a flower
Read more: Come back as a flowerI was unemployed for about two years before I found opportunity in a job training program for new farmers. It was organized by Windy City…
About me
I also like to camp and paint
I’m Jailene Leyva, a biology and environmental science student at Northeastern Illinois University also minoring in GIS. I’m passionate about plant conservation, especially in the Upper Midwest.
With direct experience in invasive species management, I hope to help restore ecosystems like prairies and improve biodiversity. I’m also committed to supporting first-generation students in science, inspired by my own nontraditional academic journey.
I have a little Jackapoo named Concha :)
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It would be cool to do research sometime in the future!
- Investigate the techniques behind protecting and restoring plant populations in the Upper Midwest
- Improving how we manage invasive species
- Selecting the right seed mixes to restore biodiversity
- How we can support pollinators in urban spaces, which are crucial for healthy ecosystems.
Reading goals for 2026
Currently reading: The Possession of Alba Diaz – Isabel Cañas
On reading list:
- These Heathens – Mia McKenzie
- Long Distance – Ayșegül Savaș
- The Wayfinder – Adam Johnson
- Audition for the Fox – Martin Cahill
I created a discord server for nice people who want to fish and may also be queer
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