International educator,‍ biologist, and ‍science author. Passionate about wildlife conservation and hiking the long trails of the world.

From teaching biology, to authoring textbooks, to bringing students to Belize and building bee gardens for retirement communities, I work to engage learners of all ages on the relevancy of science to their lives.

Welcome to the Windelspectrum… and now let’s go on an EdVenture

– Michael Windelspecht Ph.D.

Latest Podcast Episodes

I am fortunate to work on two different podcasts. The first is the Inspire Me podcast which explores the stories behind innovative people who support wildlife education. The second is the Long Ways Podcast, a fun look at love of the outdoors and the long-distance hike.

Here is one of my recent episodes - you can check out the full list using the button below.

In this episode I talk with Devin about my latest solo hike. This time, it is in the Border Area of Scotland and England in pursuit of Saint Cuthbert.

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Featured

Nacho Average Book EdVenture

We’re taking Nacho and Friends to the library today. Which child doesn’t love jaguars, tapirs, or scarlet macaws? Help us bring these lively STEM books to curious young readers.

My 2026 Book Challenge - Increasing the Spectrum

If you want to be a writer, you need to read a lot of books. Here is an ongoing list of my reads for 2026.

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Marsh Grasses and Oyster Beds

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How many marsh grass seeds can you collect in a day? I take an afternoon with Charleston Waterkeepers and the team from SCORE at Shem Creek to find out and learn more about oyster bed recovery.

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2025: A Year in Books

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A look at my 2025 Book Challenge. It was a year of diverse selections for me - from Sci-fi to travel books to a fun international challenge.

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Hiking

Who is Cuddy? 7 Days on St. Cuthbert’s Way

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A solo hike along St Cuthbert’s Way along the Border region of Scotland and England. What could a biologist have in common with a 7th Century monk? Well, more than you may think.

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