About
What is Conservation Curator?
Conservation Curator is a blog dedicated to providing valuable information associated with preserving our environment and overlooked aspects of the natural world. Topics that will be discussed will involve ways to get involved in outdoor activities, natural wonders, research insights, and diverse perspectives.
Conservation Curator aims to help others gain a deeper appreciation for nature by uncover the varying layers of the world that surrounds us. Lets learn more about the land we sometimes take for granted and the stories it holds.
Meet the Host
Hello and welcome to Conservation Curator! My name is Mauricio Mata. I’m a nature enthusiast that is currently studying Ecology & Evolutionary Biology as well as Psychology at California State University, Fullerton. I participate in undergraduate research associated with Mojave Desert Tortoises and the invasive Scaly-breasted Munia.
I have worked as a Park Ranger for the City of Corona in Southern California. I also served in the United States Air Force while I was stationed in the United Kingdom. I have a passion for photography and travel with the intent of learning and discovering more about the world that surrounds us.