Hello

Our mission at Chickadee Conservation Consulting is to preserve our natural heritage by providing expert guidance and innovative solutions for the conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems. Based in Athens, Georgia, Chickadee works across the Southeast helping our clients protect biodiversity and create a future where nature thrives.

-Lauren Gingerella

My Story

Conserving nature is my passion. I have extensive experience collaborating with landowners to help them implement conservation and management actions for their desired natural resources goals. Previous environmental jobs across multiple sectors have honed my field and technical skills. My specialized skills include conducting ecological inventory, assessment, and monitoring surveys, developing conservation management plans, using drones for monitoring, and applying ArcGIS for conservation and research.

Certifications

Certified Wildlife Biologist® - The Wildlife Society

Remote Pilot Certificate - Federal Aviation Administration

Education

Ph.D. (in progress) - University of Georgia

M.S. Forest Resources, Wildlife - University of Georgia - 2018

B.S. Wildlife and Conservation Biology - University of Rhode Island - 2012

Professional Experience

Biologist / Biological Planner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - 2022-2023

Assistant Conservation Director & Wildlife Biologist, North American Land Trust - 2018-2022

Ecological Coordinator & Naturalist & Shorebird Technician, Little St. Simons Island, 2013-2017