Veronica quickly developed a love for California's native plants when she first stepped into the world of environmental restoration. After earning her Bachelor's at CSU Channel Islands, she began working on several restoration projects at the Channel Islands National Park, bringing about a growing fascination for plants. Her next opportunity took her to Eastern Oregon for a year to exclusively work on identifying the native species of the Great Basin. She is now back in Southern California to properly restore the wonderful Mediterranean ecosystem with her newsly gained knowledge!