Ami Eckard-Lee
Field Notes on Climate
I'm the on screen host for this exciting new show about efforts to adapt for climate change and mitigate effects here in my home state of Wisconsin!
PBS Wisconsin Education
Field Notes on Climate can be watched online at pbswisconsineducation.org or on Youtube.
Performer. Museum consultant. Professional coach.
Who the heck is Ami?
Historian. Pilot. Writer. Creative. PBS host. That's me! The stories in history and in today, the stories of people and dreams, the stories that inspire us and change our lives: I'm passionate about all the ways that stories can be told, shared, and preserved.
Yes, I fly airplanes
graduate of Coney Island Clown Skool
your fav pbs host
Born and raised in rural WI, I grew up in a creative family, immersed in history, ecology, music, environmentalism, art, writing, and joy.
A volunteer position turned into a museum career at the Kelch Aviation Museum in Brodhead, WI. My fascination with the barnstorming era drove me to complete 100% of my flight training in a 1931 airplane.
When PBS came calling, my childhood exploring climate activism and helping build my parents' eco-house was the perfect training for hosting "Field Notes on Climate" for PBS Wisconsin Education.
Inspired by Buster Keaton, I dove into filmmaking and history, performed in the circus, and made silent movies.
Writing (about airplanes)
• Butler Blackhawk Biplane (EAA Vintage Magazine)
• Forward in Flight articles
• My Midwest Flyer articles
My sister and brother
and I have a
vintage-style band!
We bring the 1920s-1930s to life in harmony in the Madison & Chicago areas. Yes, you can book us for your event!
"Meet the Pilot Bringing Climate Change Solutions Down to Earth" (PBS WI)
Watch the Emmy-Nominated episode of The Look Back featuring the Kelch Aviation Museum.
Ami in the news
Ami's Projects:
I stay really, REALLY busy.
I write for a lot of aviation publications. Here are some of my articles