Savannah Jones

Individual with a passion for life, particularly plants and entomology, with experience as a professor's assistant at Mt. San Antonio College excels in ecological observation and species identification. Proven ability to build customer trust and resolve issues effectively, demonstrated through great service as a cashier at Albertsons. Has a joy for teaching ecology, and the wonders of nature.

Previously owned a monarch way station in Southern California that released over 60 migratory monarch butterflies yearly, with the use of native milkweeds. Was recognized by the Southern California region of the Future Farmers of America program in 2022 for increasing the survival rate of western monarch butterflies over 90% without bringing plants, caterpillars, or butterflies indoors, and maintaining their migratory behavior.

Louise's Dog Grooming, Volunteer at Pet Groomers, La Habra, US, 7/2021, 8/2020, Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites. Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskies. Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads. Swept floor and took out the trash to keep the building sanitary.

• Established Monarch Waystation in 2020 with 6 rare native milkweeds to California and 2 native milkweeds to Eastern US.
• Applying for a grant to help replenish the now internationally endangered migratory monarch butterfly's population.
• Releases 60+ migratory monarch butterflies yearly with success rate over 90%.
• Inspects every butterfly for Ophryocystis elektroscirrha parasites(OE) before release with the use of microscopes to prevent future contamination on tropical and native milkweed host plants.