Rebecca A. Durham is a poet, botanist, and artist. Originally from the Connecticut River Valley of New England, she also calls Montana home. She holds a BA in Biology from Colby College, a MS in Botany from Oregon State University, and an MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the University of Montana. Nominated for a Pushcart Prize, Rebecca's writing has been featured in national and international journals, literary magazines, and anthologies. As a botanist she has worked across the west exploring ecosystems. She lives with her daughter in Missoula, MT.