Becky Nessel

Becky Nessel, a geologist and science communicator from the Hudson Valley, takes listeners on a journey through the Shawangunk Mountains. She shares the unique geology of these mountains, highlighting the rare dwarf pitch pine ecosystem that thrives there. Listeners learn about the region's ancient sandstone and quartz formations, as well as the fascinating wildflowers adapting to thin soils. Becky emphasizes geology's critical role in conservation and biodiversity, inspiring a newfound appreciation for the stories rocks can tell.