Stan Tekiela

Stan Tekiela is an award winning author, naturalist, columnist, wildlife photographer and radio personality. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History Interpretation (Naturalist) from the University of Minnesota. He has been a professional naturalist for over 20 years and is a member of the Minnesota Naturalist Association, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, North American Nature Photography Association, and Canon Professional Services. Stan actively studies and photographs nature throughout the U.S.

He received an Excellence in Interpretation award from the National Association for Interpretation, and a regional award for Commitment to Outdoor Education.

Stan lives and gardens near the Twin Cities with his wife Katherine and daughter Abigail.