Elizabeth Farnsworth
Conservation Biology Adjunct
“Elizabeth’s classes are always inspiring.” - A Conway student
Elizabeth Farnsworth with students at Nasami Farm native plant nursery
Elizabeth Farnsworth is a biologist and scientific illustrator. She is co-author of the updated edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Ferns of Northeastern and Central North America (Houghton Mifflin). She is illustrating the forthcoming Flora of New England for the New England Wild Flower Society, as well as books on fern ecology and the natural communities of New Hampshire. Her current scientific research addresses the ecology of rare plants.
• PhD, Harvard University (1997)
• MS, University of Vermont (1991)
• BA, Environmental Studies, Brown University (1984)
Bill Lattrell
Ecology Adjunct
“Bill’s pretty rad.” – A Conway student
Bill Lattrell (with beard) explores life in a vernal pool with students
As a certified wetlands scientist and professional restoration ecologist, Bill Lattrell has managed projects involving wildlife habitat, wetland restoration, wetlands mapping, and public education. He joined Conway as adjunct faculty in 1993, teaching classes in wetlands protection and mitigation, wildlife habitat, and leading field trips to a variety of ecosystems, including bogs, beaver ponds, old growth forests, vernal pools, and successional meadows. Bill’s broad applied knowledge of natural resource issues helps students evaluate environmental assets and anticipate potential repercussions on residential and community sites. He is principal of Lattrell Ecological Consulting in Heath, MA.
• MS, Environmental Resource Management, Antioch/New England Graduate School (1989)
• BS, Environmental Sociology, University of Massachusetts (1975)
Glenn Motzkin
Ecology Adjunct
Glenn Motzkin (in cap) explains the finer points of the dry outwash pitch pine-scrub oak barren natural community of the Montague Plains.
Glenn Motzkin is a plant ecologist interested in patterns of species distribution, vegetation dynamics, disturbance history, and the application of historical ecology to conservation in New England. Glenn has studied a wide range of natural communities, with particular interests in the history and dynamics of uncommon communities that support rare species and are priorities for conservation. Glenn is currently an independent ecological consultant, having previously worked as Plant Ecologist at Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA. Glenn serves as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program.
• MS, Forest Ecology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1990)
• BA, American Civilization, Brown University (1982)
Keith Zaltzberg
Digital Design Instructor
Keith Zaltzberg provides feedback during a student project presentation.
Keith Zaltzberg works with students during the winter term helping them understand how a Geographic Information System (GIS) can support land use planning and design. He has extensive experience using GIS in his past work as Associate Designer and Technical Specialist at Dodson Associates Landscape Architects and Planners in Ashfield, MA. He is a certified permaculture designer and founding partner of the Regenerative Design Group, where he works with individuals, communities and organizations in landscape design. He is a studio instructor at Smith College, and has volunteered with the Wise Wetlands Restoration Project, an educational organization that explores land reclamation alternatives in the Appalachian region.
• BS, Environmental Design, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2007)