Gibbs is the new naturalist for Fayette County Conservation. He is shown here next to the sign at the Gilbertson Nature Center outside of Elgin, where he will be headquartered. (Jack Swanson photo)
By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com
Brian Gibbs is the new naturalist for Fayette County Conservation.
Gibbs came to Fayette County from Stevens Point, Wis., where he had been working for the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point as program director for the Tree Haven Natural Resources Field Station. He worked there for two and a half years.
Originally from Boone, he is a graduate from the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a B.A. in Outdoor Recreation.