Ferns and Wildflowers of the Red River Gorge and the Greater RRG Basin


Elijah had the incredible opportunity to study under knowledgeable botanists and biologist in the Red River Gorge Region. When the opportunity to collaborate on a project highlighting the diversity of the Red River Gorge flora he was excited to put his studies to work.

The next year found him trapsing around the region in search of rare ferns and wildflowers. His part of the project was serve as the scientific illustrator for the fern section of the guide. It was challenging project that tested his abilities, focus, and patience, but the result was a completed collaborative guide published by the University of Kentucky Press in 2019. The book is available online and in stores around the RRG region.