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The Climbing Botanist: UF Botany graduate blends passions through successful online platform
By Hannah Miller
December 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM EST
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Jordan Hadley, 23, is a University of Florida botany program graduate.
Hadley, the face of @theclimbingbotanist on Instagram, shares his passion for foraging, botany and rock climbing online. His story is shaped by culture, family and community.
Hadley works in Gainesville as an EMT and barista.
Jordan Hadley, 23, is a University of Florida botany program graduate.
Hadley, the face of @theclimbingbotanist on Instagram, shares his passion for foraging, botany and rock climbing online. His story is shaped by culture, family and community.
Hadley works in Gainesville as an EMT and barista.