Jesse McLaughlin is an Earth and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. student, conservationist, and birder who arrived at the CUNY Graduate Center with questions to explore! Learn more about his journey, what urban wildlife conservation looks like in New York City, and how working with the NYC Bird Alliance to protect and preserve habitats of the 350+ species of birds that call the city home (or pass through!) laid the groundwork for his research interests. Plus, some surprising places where nature pops up in the city! Read the full story on our website: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/news/nature-cracks-one-students-quest-rethink-new-yorks-wild-spaces