Ariana Winkler | Habitat Restoration Project Coordinator

Contact Ariana at awinkler@snohomishcd.org or 425-377-7005.

Ariana graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Resource Management, a B.A. in Environmental Studies and minors in Restoration Ecology and Quantitative Science. She then pursued the Washington Conservation Corps, which was exclusively with SCD. First, as a crew member, she helped implement on-the-ground restoration through plantings and suppression of invasive species, and then as the Habitat Restoration Project Assistant Individual Placement. Currently, Ariana works as the Habitat Restoration Project Coordinator and supports the District’s Living with Beavers program. Her interests include wildlife, native plants, water quality and data.

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What do you like about living in the Pacific Northwest?

 I love our conifers and how they can be green all year. That being said, I also really appreciate how we have so many different ecosystems just within a car ride. There is always something new to see or a new plant to identify. 

Why do you work here (at the District)?

 I grew up and currently live in Snohomish County. I am grateful to not only be able to explore and learn about so many different sites but also help enact positive, local change for the environment and people of the area. 

Bonus fact!

• My favorite season is spring when plants get cute, bright green new growth and the sun starts to peek through the clouds.