Barbara Marrs
Writer, former science teacher, photographer, and California Certified Volunteer Paleontologist, writing from the Southern California High Desert.
Just like Extraordinary's JJ, communing with her high desert flora and fauna is one of Barbara's greatest joys. Protecting them is her passion.
Her goal is to inspire future generations to connect and fall in love with Nature, then take action to preserve and conserve Earth's threatened wildlife and ecosystems.
A life spent close to Nature
Paleontology Fan
A CA Certified Volunteer Paleontologist, Barbara wrote “History of Fossil Collecting in the Anza-Borrego Desert Region,” published in Fossil Treasures of the Anza-Borrego Desert and other outlets, and photographed more than 100 of its fossil specimens.
Writer & poet
A member of the California Writers Club, her essays on the literary poetry novel appear in The Inkslinger, and her poetry in The Wordsmyth, both from the High Desert branch.
Teacher & artist
A former science teacher, professional photographer and fabric surface designer, Barbara holds a BA in Creative Arts from Rutgers University.
At home
Sourdough baking, sewing and knitting vintage-style clothing, desert gardening, and caring for her adopted polydactyl kitty are among her favorite hobbies.