Henry Nehrling

His daily walks winter and summer to and from school, through then the primeval forest, familiarized him with every aspect of nature and helped to develop the passionate love for the outdoors, the birds and flowers, that characterized his entire life.

that he looked upon his teaching mainly as an instrument by means of which he could carry on his studies of ornithology and the changes from one locality added constantly to the breadth of his knowledge to bird life.

During his connection with the museum a former member of his staff states that "he made many important additions to the collections and laid the foundation for the future greatness and educating usefulness of this well known institution".

At Naples Nehrling carried on his work, he grew, hybridized, and popularized many exotic plants for the general public.

He established a strong friendship with Theodore Luqueer Mead of nearby Oviedo, Florida and they collaborated on many plant experiments.