Author

Chiara Novotny

Chiara Novotny is an environmental educator at a nonprofit nature center in Lexington, Kentucky. She studied at Saint Anselm College, receiving a BS in Environmental Education. In her daily work, Novotny creates youth outdoor programs and hands-on ecology lessons, building on her background developing summer camp curricula for conservation groups.

What Are Peat Bogs and Why Are They Important?
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index: What It Is & Uses
Cold Regions: What They Are and How Life Survives
What Is an Aquatic Biome? Types & Characteristics
Why Do Temperate Grasslands Have the Most Fertile Soil?
What Is a Tepui? The Unique Ecosystems of Sky Islands
What Biome Is Found at 30 Degrees North and South Latitude?
Nature Shield: Earth’s Natural Defense Mechanisms
What Are the Mysterious Fairy Circles in Namibia?
Paramos: What They Are & Why They Are Ecologically Vital
Tundra Nature: Earth’s Coldest and Driest Biome Explained
Seasonal Precipitation Biomes: What They Are & Where to Find Them