People at MBC

Sara Edelman
Intern

Montgomery Botanical Center
11901 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33156

sarae@montgomerybotanical.org

Summary

Ms. Sara Edelman is an intern at Montgomery Botanical Center. Sara is researching the ability of mangroves to reestablish themselves in a disturbed area dominated by Brazilian Pepper. Her background is in wetland restoration horticulture. She is a proud Florida Gator and will graduate in May 2011.

Education

Bachelor of Science University of Florida (2011).
     Major in Environmental Science
     Minor in Business
     Concentration in Latin American Studies

Publication

Edelman, S., and Griffith, M.P. 2010. Mangrove and Brazilian pepper in the garden: A case study of vegetation change over 80 years. Davidsonia 20(2):51-64.

Field experience

Florida Panther Wildlife Refuge (2008)

Work Experience

University of Florida Seedbank Research Assistant (2007-2009)

AMURECI, Santa Clara, Costa Rica intern (May-June 2009)

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11901 Old Cutler Road • Coral Gables, Florida  33156 USA
(305) 667-3800  •  FAX (305) 667-5984