Lizzie Motch

Bird-Friendly Maple Intern, Summer 2025
About

Lizzie Motch, originally from Waterbury Center, Vermont, is entering her senior year at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She's studying Animal Behavior and Environmental Studies. Lizzie's lifelong love for animals led her to discover a passion for conservation during her study abroad experience in Kenya with the School for Field Studies. There, she focused specifically on endangered species conservation, with a particular interest in birds. On days off from her studies or conservation efforts, Lizzie enjoys the outdoor activities Vermont has to offer, spending her winters skiing and her summers hiking the state's beautiful mountains. 

Articles by Lizzie Motch

Lizzie measuring a black cherry tree's diameter
Growing a Resilient Future for Vermont's Forests
September 09, 2025 — A new long-term study will help landowners protect their forests from climate change and pests.