Naturalist David Carroll Wins MacArthur Grant

By Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, September 19, 2006.

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A New Hampshire turtle expert is among the 25 winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation ``genius grants.''

Naturalist, author and illustrator David Carroll has won one of this year's MacArthur Foundation ``genius grants.'' He'll receive 500-thousand-dollars.

Morning Edition's Lisa Peakes talks with David Carroll about the news.

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View the Carroll family Art Studio

In his study, David Carroll sits at his desk that is layered like an archaeological dig with written thoughts and correspondences. (MacArthur Foundation/NHPR)

David Carroll walking down a path to his backyard garden. (MacArthur Foundation/NHPR)

David and Laurette Carroll in their garden. (MacArthur Foundation/NHPR)