Acknowledgments

First, we would like to give our thanks to Jim and Jane Russell for welcoming us onto their ranch. Their hospitality, local knowledge, and stories have enriched our learning experience beyond measure. We also greatly appreciate their baked goods after a long day in the field. We would also like to thank Seth Morgan, the farm manager, for his guidance and expertise. His support helped us navigate the practices of sustainable agriculture while ensuring a safe and productive environment for our work.

We want to give our most heartfelt thanks to Peg Boulay for her constant guidance, support, feedback, and mentorship for our work and our team. Thank you for equipping us with the knowledge and tools to carry out a meaningful restoration program, assess the impact of our efforts along those of past ELP teams, and grow into more thoughtful and capable stewards of the land.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Carly Hamilton, our Graduate Employee Project Manager, for her exceptional guidance and support throughout our projects this term and in the past at Whitewater Ranch. The opportunity to learn from her has been vital, and we appreciate the positive impact she has had on our team’s accomplishments.

We would also like to thank Lauren Ponisio and Rose McDonald of the University of Oregon's Ponisio Lab for allowing us to participate in their research in attracting pollinators in post-fire environments.

We want to acknowledge the contributions of the past Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Restoration and Research Teams who've worked at Whitewater Ranch over the past 11 years. Their commitment to ecological restoration, pollinator promotion, and hands-on research has played a fundamental role in supporting the health and resilience of this landscape. The knowledge, data, and stewardship they have provided continue to inform and inspire our ongoing work today and for future years.