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Kiley Chernicky
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MS Biology #masting | LaMontagne Lab Lab tech @ UMSL | Former professional tree hugger, squirrel milker, bird aggravator, and bag crinkler #techlife
Had a great day representing the LaMontagne Lab today at #SLEEC2025 with @riley-adams.bsky.social. So much amazing work being done in and around STL!

#ecology #evolution #conservation #research #science
November 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Operation “Cone Collection” complete! A successful bonus trip to #SPRUCE with @jalene-lamontagne.bsky.social for some cone collections.
September 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Today, we confirmed that @jalene-lamontagne.bsky.social is not crazy! For years she’d say, “I swear there should be a data logger on that tree,”only to find the trees empty. The truth? We have a site of thieving red squirrels intent on stealing our temperature data equipment. One recovered so far!
July 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Last year of counting cones at SPRUCE and we had the perfect weather!

@jalene-lamontagne.bsky.social
@riley-adams.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
From #MEEC2024 to #CPCPlants2025! So great to hear another brilliant talk by Dr. Allison Miller on the future of perennials in agricultural.
May 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
April 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
@jesse1.bsky.social giving an update on his masters work at #MEEC2025. Good job, Jesse!
April 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Great start to #MEEC2025 with a tour of the Missouri Botanical Garden Climatron this morning!

@meec2025.bsky.social
@jesse1.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Striking #fieldworkfashion worn by @addy-yoder.bsky.social during a beautiful day of fall/winter field work! Welcome to BlueSky, Addy! 🌳🪶
December 12, 2024 at 4:17 PM
My final written thesis was accepted by the university and the low tonight in Chicago is 12*F, which means celebratory hot cocoa in my graduation gift from @jalene-lamontagne.bsky.social! 🌲🌲🌲
December 12, 2024 at 2:01 AM
I PASSED! And had a giant cookie dough ball to celebrate. 😄
December 5, 2024 at 11:33 PM
To celebrate another successful summer of #fieldwork, I present this extremely rare photo of a total solar eclipse in the Huron Mountains. I’m so lucky to be able to experience such amazing occurrences of nature! ☀️🍪
July 26, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Found this absolute unit of a tree while exploring Marquette. Happy #ThickTrunkTuesday!
July 24, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Any ecologist knows flagging tape is a must have in the field. Here are just a few examples of its incredible versatility:

✅ Mark a difficult to see trail.
✅ Make a tagged tree easier to see.
✅ Hold up your pants because you forgot your belt… again.

#fieldworkfashion
July 8, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Unexpected #fieldworkfashion to start off the field season 🪰🪰!
June 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Hey plant folks! Check out this funky black walnut seedling my dad grew. Out of nearly 60 germinated, does this one just have a weird mutation?
June 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM
A beautiful end to Day 1 of #CSEE2024!
May 27, 2024 at 4:14 AM
First poster session complete at #MEEC2024 🎉
April 6, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Does this cider can space squirrel count?
October 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Going back to school after a weekend in the field is like that first day back at work after an awesome vacation. I already miss this view! #IvesLakeResearchStation #HMWF
October 2, 2023 at 2:36 PM
The silver lining of our moving date being pushed back is seeing all four of the resident goldfinch babies fledge today. 🥲
August 23, 2023 at 5:11 PM