Introduction

Hello, my name is Peri, and my pronouns are she/her. I live in Seattle, Washington, where a typical day is usually grey and rainy. I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), based on the main campus. I am also a member of the UAF volleyball team.

I enjoy life on campus and have had the opportunity to meet many interesting and inspiring people. My hobbies include hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and playing pickleball. I spend most of my time either at the gym, out on the trails, or working.

I’m majoring in Wildlife Biology with minors in Ecology and Leadership. After college, I plan to play professional volleyball for a few seasons before attending veterinary school overseas. My ultimate goal is to become a wildlife veterinarian specializing in endangered species conservation.

I have previously taken a foraging class at my previous school, and have taken multiple biology class during my life. I also do foraging in Washington state and I am a hunter, both of these experience have helped grow my knowledge on this topic.
This photo is from South Carolina, the plant is called an American Beauty Berry. The berries are edible and taste like a blueberry. You can find this plant around South Carolina on bushes and in remote areas.