Wes Braker ‘18 is the Natural Lands Manager. He oversees the on-the-ground work of the Natural Lands. He also oversees student workers, and works with faculty and staff to develop projects and enhance use of the Natural Lands.
Before graduating from St. Olaf, Wes was a student naturalist, natural lands technician, and researcher on various projects in the Natural Lands, surveying organisms from trees to frogs and leading walks to help others learn about local natural history. He is a current PhD candidateat the University of Minnesota - Conservation Science Program, where he studies geographic variation in the native grass little bluestem.