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Ken Keffer

location-pin Bloomington, Indiana

School: University of Wyoming, 2002

Expertise: Birding, butterflies and bugs, outdoor lifestyle, backyard wildlife

Ken Keffer

  • Book Highlights: Knowing the Trees, Earth Almanac, Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book
  • Outdoor Writers Association of America, Excellence in Craft award winner

Experience

Ken Keffer has a degree in wildlife biology and is an award-winning environmental educator and author. His career has been spent highlighting the importance of nature and encouraging people to explore the outdoors. Ken is the current president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He recently put down roots in Bloomington, Indiana, where he and his wife, Heather Ray, own a backyard bird feeding nature shop.

Education

Bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology and management, University of Wyoming

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Articles

Illuminating Lightning Bug Facts You Didn’t Know

Get answers to common lightning bug questions. Find out why lightning bugs light up, when lightning bugs come out and more.

Go Up North to See a Great Gray Owl

The great gray owl is the largest owl in North America, measuring over 2 foot tall! Find out where you can spot these elusive birds of prey.

7 Biggest Bird Feeding Myths You Should Stop Believing

It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.