Tay

Some people know what they want to do in life - mission with passion vs. job.  Some people know it early.  Some people's mission with passion and job come together.  Tay is such a (lucky) person.

He's a herpetologist.  He got a boost and encouragement from the Rio Grande Zoo when he was a youngster.


Taylor received the 10th Jarchow Conservation Award in Tucson and we were able to attend. 

The Board of Directors of the Tucson Herpetological Society (THS) established the Jarchow Conservation Award (JCA) in July 1992 to honor individuals or organizations for their service to the conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of the deserts of North America.

The award is named for James L. Jarchow, D.V.M, of Tucson because of his dedication contributions to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles for more than 20 years, the first Jarchow Conservation Award (JCA) was given to Dr. Jarchow on 15 September 1992.

The celebration was at the El Parador (which was a hoot). Here are a few notes:

• Working in a laboratory is all about not knowing what you're doing.  Try - Fail - Learn; Try again.  There's no shame in not knowing.  Humor helps.

• Patience.

• Fierce/passionate.
• Follow childhood dream.
• Enthusiastic.
• Spirit.

• Fierce loyalty.

• Independent learner/thinker.

• Dedicated.
• Inspiring.
• Interesting.

• Make the complex obtainable.
• Explain things in an understandable, fun way.

 Tay did work with the desert tortoise at 29 Palms, which is where Lee is stationed.