John Wares
@johnwares.bsky.social
Biodiversity, bikes, burritos, barnacles, beers, etc. UGA Professor. He/him. PRO diversity. PRO equity. PRO inclusion. www.wareslab.net
Into the 20s outside, the nearly 60-year-old citrus tree has arrived in our dining room for now. Yes, it needed fertilizer and it has some now.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Into the 20s outside, the nearly 60-year-old citrus tree has arrived in our dining room for now. Yes, it needed fertilizer and it has some now.
Last lab of semester, students examining light enhancement through coral skeletons. Almost done — I think inverts went well.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Last lab of semester, students examining light enhancement through coral skeletons. Almost done — I think inverts went well.
I’ve enjoyed a national forest lately. You probably have as well.
Or maybe enjoyed a cleaner creek than it was decades ago.
Or climate data important for your inference in a study.
Thank a federal scientist. They’re not all ok.
Or maybe enjoyed a cleaner creek than it was decades ago.
Or climate data important for your inference in a study.
Thank a federal scientist. They’re not all ok.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I’ve enjoyed a national forest lately. You probably have as well.
Or maybe enjoyed a cleaner creek than it was decades ago.
Or climate data important for your inference in a study.
Thank a federal scientist. They’re not all ok.
Or maybe enjoyed a cleaner creek than it was decades ago.
Or climate data important for your inference in a study.
Thank a federal scientist. They’re not all ok.
Mildewed but going through moms old camping gear. Dad passed 20 years ago but she and I did an overnighter in the Gila Wilderness with her carrying this Kelty external frame pack, older than I am.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Mildewed but going through moms old camping gear. Dad passed 20 years ago but she and I did an overnighter in the Gila Wilderness with her carrying this Kelty external frame pack, older than I am.
Bring in the very old (older than me) citrus tree
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bring in the very old (older than me) citrus tree
I blame Mike Collins' mullet for the shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I blame Mike Collins' mullet for the shutdown.
No bears today on a long ride in Chattahoochee NF I don’t mind!
November 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
No bears today on a long ride in Chattahoochee NF I don’t mind!
5 years ago today Georgia was dealing with hurricane Zeta and other now-normalized news stories (from a logging app)
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
5 years ago today Georgia was dealing with hurricane Zeta and other now-normalized news stories (from a logging app)
It still has his set lists taped to the back 🥲 if you want to know more about Dac: ecology.uga.edu/in-memoriam-dac-crossley-1927-2024/
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It still has his set lists taped to the back 🥲 if you want to know more about Dac: ecology.uga.edu/in-memoriam-dac-crossley-1927-2024/
Lab class got skunked on our pond water and tardigrades search, dangit!
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Lab class got skunked on our pond water and tardigrades search, dangit!
What a great Halloween alleycat bike race today! Here’s a friend going down the pumpkin gut slip n slide at one of the stops. Yogurt golf, bike pump balloons, effigy burning, and skull-based cornhole were the other stops.
October 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What a great Halloween alleycat bike race today! Here’s a friend going down the pumpkin gut slip n slide at one of the stops. Yogurt golf, bike pump balloons, effigy burning, and skull-based cornhole were the other stops.
Just saw Flo and Jake!!
October 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Just saw Flo and Jake!!
It’s so pretty I hate to grub it up with a chain! @endlessbikegirl.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s so pretty I hate to grub it up with a chain! @endlessbikegirl.bsky.social
Already many dog -eared pages! @thewaroncars.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Already many dog -eared pages! @thewaroncars.bsky.social
This week, man. I feel pretty wigged out when this gets into the 40s….
October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This week, man. I feel pretty wigged out when this gets into the 40s….
Not me making jokes about those of us who focus on particular families of #barnacles for my inverts class tomorrow
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Not me making jokes about those of us who focus on particular families of #barnacles for my inverts class tomorrow
SheHeHe shot through a Jōro web
October 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
SheHeHe shot through a Jōro web
Athens Ga, porchfest, gorgeous autumn day, love yall
October 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Athens Ga, porchfest, gorgeous autumn day, love yall
Conference attendance problems.
October 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Conference attendance problems.
Signs ready now working on affixing to cargo bike
October 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Signs ready now working on affixing to cargo bike
Coffee interrupted by a vireo striking our highest window at home :( I put him somewhere he can recover (if stunned)
October 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Coffee interrupted by a vireo striking our highest window at home :( I put him somewhere he can recover (if stunned)
unbothered. moisturized. in my lane. focused. thriving.
October 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
unbothered. moisturized. in my lane. focused. thriving.