Julia (she/her) grew up in Connecticut where her love for nature grew over summers of camping on the beaches of Long Island Sound. She comes with a bachelor's of psychology, years of experience working as a guide and educator for youth, and a passion for connecting people to the healing power of nature. She enjoys forest bathing, cold plunges, snowboarding, writing, and traveling with her pup.

Robyn (she/they) is a recent graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine, where she majored in biology, focusing primarily in marine ecology. Robyn grew up in Rockport, Maine, where they developed her love of cold ocean dips, forest wanders, and rocky intertidal critters. After working as a science educator in Maine and Alaska, she is thrilled to find herself in California, where she is excited to continue sharing wonder and curiosity with other people in the outdoors! In their free time, you can find Robyn reading lots of books, playing guitar, hiking/climbing/swimming/exploring, or diving into a new crafty project.

​Audre'ana [au-dree-aw-nuh] (she/her) calls Virginia home but has lived in many places. North Carolina, England, Washington DC, and most recently, Illinois - as you can probably tell, she is always up for a new adventure! Audre'ana has always loved everything about the outdoors and grew up exploring the woods and parks outside her home with her 2 younger siblings. Her passion for the outdoors led her to study Environmental Studies at Howard University. She wants to share her 'Nature Joy' with anyone who will listen and make our beautiful green spaces accessible for all.   

Kerrigan (she/her) grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Through working as a camp counselor and backpacking guide in the Rocky Mountains, she developed a love for working with youth in outdoor settings. Kerrigan loves sunrise hikes, knitting, and bell peppers!

Sam (she/her) was born and raised in California’s Central Valley and is a recent graduate of Long Beach State University with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy. Sam found a love for nature while exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains in her youth and has since fallen in love with the diversity and splendor of California’s ecosystems. In her free time, you can find Sam curled up with a book, exploring local coffee shops, hiking or camping, and spending time with friends. 

Laurel (she/her) was born and raised in Marin County, where she spent her childhood hiking, camping, and developing a passion for conservation. She is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources with a focus on Justice and Sustainability. She loves gardening, traveling, cooking, making new animal friends, and simply being outdoors. In her free time, you can find her cozied up by a creek and reading a good book. 

Alexa (she/her), was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) with a degree in Environmental Studies. While attending UNL, she worked at the university's Outdoor Adventure Center as the Gear Manager and worked at the daycare in the pre-toddler/toddler classroom. She is excited to combine her love of working with kids with her love of the outdoors. In her free time, you can find her playing soccer, biking, reading, and painting.