• Languages
• Bees
• Ecology
• Fossils

Languages

Drakes enjoys studying languages. He speaks German and Spanish fluently. He is conversant in French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch.

Additionally, Drake works on deciphering the ancient language Linear A.

Bees

Drake keeps bees. He often freely gives his organic honey to clients, friends, and mission partners.

Ecology

Drake currently restores prairie on his property. He works with local zoning to increase greenways, often as part of his role in the Friends of Kickapoo group which he co-founded. He buys locally grown organic foods through a cooperative. Recently he started growing leeks. To lessen his imprint on the planet, Drake had a geothermal system installed for his home.

Fossils

Drake enjoys fossil hunting, whether in his own backyard or on his travels.