Nathan Wilson is a mycologist and technology innovator working at the intersection of mycology, citizen science, and open-source platform development. As the founder of Mushroom Observer, he has dedicated over two decades to creating collaborative digital ecosystems that democratize fungal research and make biodiversity data accessible to scientists and enthusiasts worldwide.

Wilson's vision extends beyond traditional conservation to address a critical but often overlooked challenge: the preservation of digital knowledge infrastructures themselves. He champions the protection of small, independent websites, databases, and community-built archives that house irreplaceable decades of fieldwork, species observations, and ecological data—digital ecosystems as fragile and valuable as the natural ones they document.

A passionate advocate for open science and community-driven research, Wilson believes that empowered communities, shared platforms, and freely accessible data are fundamental to building digital ecological resilience. His speaking and writing focus on the urgent need to conserve both the biodiversity found in our forests and fields and the fragmented but precious digital repositories that preserve our collective scientific knowledge.

Wilson's expertise spans open-source development, citizen science platform design, digital preservation strategies, and community building in scientific contexts. He is particularly interested in connecting with others working in open science initiatives, digital preservation, ecological technology, and citizen-led research efforts.