top of page
IMGP3650-2.jpg
IMGP3646-1.jpg
PartingShot2.jpg

"This specimen of Lake Superior agate is a favorite of Lane Baguss. Baguss, the owner of LSAgates Photography, discovered the stone along the shore of the Mississippi River in Anoka, Minnesota.

Baguss was a child at the time of the discovery and chose to put the piece through the tumbler, and many years later photographed the specimen. The stone is about as large as an adult’s thumbnail, but as Baguss demonstrates with his photograph and explains, it is packed with incredible beauty.

“Coming in so many variations, I am always finding new specimens (of agate) to photograph,” Baguss said. “What is neat about this particular stone is at an early stage of this agate’s formation, membrane-like layers of mineral deposits came off the walls of the cavity, broke and were deposited in a colloidal silica solution exhibiting blue banding and yellow limonite.”

PARTING SHOT: LSAGATES

-ROCK&GEM MAGAZINE JULY 2020 ISSUE

ROCK&GEM - July 2020 Issue - Featuring photography by LSAgates: Lane Baguss
Science Night 2016 - UW-Superior
Entomology Collection Poster (24x36in)
B&H Macro Photo Week 2016
Winning Entry
Beach Combing Magazine - July 2020 Issue - Featuring photography by LSAgates: Lane Baguss
CONTACT ME - Laneb93@gmail.com
  • Facebook Basic Black
  • Twitter Basic Black
  • Instagram Basic Black

Success! Message received.

Experience

[Drone Pilot] METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT

| APR 2024 - Current 2024 |

· Able to pilot and monitor T10-50 grade DJI Agricultural Drones in the field while treating for Mosquitoes.
· Part 107 and Part B Certified

METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO INSPECTOR – ADOVER MOSQUITO INSPECTOR  APR 2019 - Current 2024 |
· Locate, sample, and treat breeding mosquito larvae habitats that are found within wetlands and water-holding containers.
· Calculate proper dosage and apply granular pesticides such as BTI or various monthly treatments to larval habitats.
· Ability to operate ULV (ultra-low volume) sprayers in order to control adult populations, especially if
disease vectors are found breeding in the area.
· Hand written documentation of all field activities and insecticide use.
· Ability to load helicopters for aerial treatment of large wetlands.
· Ability to lift heavy objects that may breed mosquito larvae such as tires or large water containers.
· Sample and treat larval black fly populations in rivers and streams as well monitor deer tick populations.
· Participate in community outreach like county and state fair information booths or parades.
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT - SEASONAL HORTICULTURALIST | AUG 2017 – DEC 2021|
· Responsible for planting, pruning, and removal of plant material from Three Rivers Park locations.
· Able to perform highly specialized tasks while in a team-based setting.
· Valid Class-D divers License required
· Ability to work independently and in a safe manner while using dangerous equipment.
· Experience working in other aspects of the park district. (Nursery Operations, Greenhouse, Plant Storage, Naturalist)
· Occasionally required to lead work group depending on the situation.
· Required use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA - LIFT OPERATOR | OCT 2016 - JUN 2017 |
· Responsible for the safety of all park patrons who are loading and unloading from the various chair lifts within the park.
· Ability to work long hours, early mornings, and in harsh weather conditions (Below zero temperatures).
· Able to navigate unstable ground conditions with low traction and steep grade.
· Experience with ATV’s and Snowmobiles.
· Experienced in the use of chairlift technology and its associated safety measures.
· Limited knowledge building a downhill mountain bike course during the warmer months.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SUPERIOR - INSECT CURATOR | JAN 2014 - MAY 2016 |
· Experience with collecting, preserving, and labeling insect specimens within the University of Wisconsin
Superior’s Entomology collection.
· Experience with volatile chemicals and their associated PPE.
· Familiarity with EXCEL, WORD, and GIS required.
· Responsible for the identification of insects misidentified by students in previous entomology courses.
· Reorganization of thousands of preserved insects into categories based on Genus and Family names.
· Familiar with the use of Dichotomous keys.
LIFETIME FITNESS - LIFEGUARD | MAY 2012 - AUG 2016 |
· Required to maintain a safe and clean work environment within the pool area.
· 6 consecutive years of being Lifeguard, CPR, and AED certified. Recertification required every 2 years.
· Excellent customer service skills required.
· Experience with pool maintenance and chemical monitoring throughout the work day.
· Team work oriented career, memorization of hand signals between guards, frequent shift changes, constant
monitoring of the pool area during work hours.

Volunteer

BIO-BLITZ AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SPECIALIST | SEPT 2018 | THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (ELM CREEK)
·Assisted in the collection and identification of aquatic invertebrate species within a mile radius of the Eastman Nature center building
in Elm Creek Park.
·Application of techniques used to determine taxonomic ranking of aquatic and terrestrial insect groups.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB GUEST SPEAKER | SEPT 2016 | THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (SILVERWOOD)
· Asked to give a 45-minute presentation on the subject of Macro Photography for a group photography class held at Silverwood Park.
· Short session afterwards for questions.
PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP ASSISSTANT TEACHER | JULY 2016 | THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (SILVERWOOD)
· 5 Day Camp (Mon-Fri 9-12pm)
· Developing children's photography skills using nature related themes.
· Presentation on the topic of macro photography using personal photographs.
· Promote a fun and creative environment for students to feel comfortable sharing their work.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER INVERTBRATE CATCHING (ASISSTANT TEACHER) | MAY 2016 | THREE RIVERS PARK
DISTRICT (COON RAPIDS DAM)

· Assisting groups of children with catching aquatic invertebrates that inhabit the Mississippi river.
· Teach students about the organisms collected while motivating their interest for nature and the environment.
AQUATIC MACRO-INVERTEBRATE COLLECTION (INTERNSHIP) | JUNE 2015 | THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
(COON RAPIDS DAM)

· Responsible for the development of an aquatic macro invertebrate collection used for teaching purposes at the Coon Rapids Dam.
· Collection includes the common insect fauna found within the neighboring Mississippi River.
· Insects collected were preserved in a hand sanitizer solution.
· Digital macro photography was used to produce images for the Dichotomous Key.

Uw-Superior
Student Profile. 
IMGP3650-2.jpg
IMGP3646-1.jpg
PartingShot2.jpg

"This specimen of Lake Superior agate is a favorite of Lane Baguss. Baguss, the owner of LSAgates Photography, discovered the stone along the shore of the Mississippi River in Anoka, Minnesota.

Baguss was a child at the time of the discovery and chose to put the piece through the tumbler, and many years later photographed the specimen. The stone is about as large as an adult’s thumbnail, but as Baguss demonstrates with his photograph and explains, it is packed with incredible beauty.

“Coming in so many variations, I am always finding new specimens (of agate) to photograph,” Baguss said. “What is neat about this particular stone is at an early stage of this agate’s formation, membrane-like layers of mineral deposits came off the walls of the cavity, broke and were deposited in a colloidal silica solution exhibiting blue banding and yellow limonite.”

PARTING SHOT: LSAGATES

-ROCK&GEM MAGAZINE JULY 2020 ISSUE

ROCK&GEM - July 2020 Issue - Featuring photography by LSAgates: Lane Baguss
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr Social Icon
  • Instagram
bottom of page