Dr. Linda Rachele Burke teaches AP Environmental Science at John Jay High School in Cross River, and is a director of the Bedford Audubon Society. Dr. Burke, who holds an A.B. from Barnard College, Ph.D. from New York University, and MBA from Pace University.

Dr. Burke was formerly on the faculty of the State University of New York at Farmingdale and was the Assistant Director of Education at the New York Botanical Garden. A palynologist by training, her present focus is on encouraging an understanding and appreciation of the natural world in her students, and training them to monitor stream quality under the auspices of the Westchester County Citizen's Volunteer Monitoring Program.

What We Found ― Results of the BioBlitz
The Sites: Click for a map of the properties
Leon Levy Preserve | Hunt-Parker Sanctuary | Angle Fly Preserve | Guard Hill Preserve
Westchester Wilderness Walk | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Participants, Organizations, and Sponsors

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