Connecting people with nature is my passion. Ever since writing my High School Junior Theme “Why We Should Conserve Wildlife,” I have followed this path. For the past 40 years, I have worked for The Nature Conservancy, Audubon, Seattle Parks Foundation, Naturalist Journeys and as a consultant for Friends of North Creek Forest.
I call my business Conservation Catalyst, which translated means to make conservation happen. This is my life mission. Land and species have been protected, nature education centers established, park projects implemented, a forest in Bothell saved and thousands of people educated and inspired to conserve our natural heritage due in part to my efforts. My work is guided by a quote from natural history writer Robert Michael Pyle: “People who care, conserve, people who don’t know, don’t care.”
Currently, I am a Pacific Northwest birding and natural history tour guide, a tree and parks steward and advocate, author of the book “Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window“ and monthly birding and natural history blogs. I am a skilled interpreter and educator with special expertise in birds. To augment field experiences, I am a natural storyteller. Joy, humor and fun are encouraged on my trips.
Testimonials
You are the best tour guide in the world! – Hilary Hischer, Former Communication Director for Audubon Washington and The Nature Conservancy of Washington
We all left saying “That was a great morning!” Thanks so much for your time, knowledge and enthusiasm. I think we will be able to turn around and use some of the ideas, concepts and observations with the students this fall. I have spent a lot of time walking in the Fill over the years and I will never look at it in the same way after viewing the land through your eyes!
What a terrific way to broaden our horizons! (Tanzania Safari presentation)
Thanks to you we understood our priorities, learned to tell our story and where to tell it. You took out the mystery and gave us direction. …If you have a group who is considering you for consultation I would be happy to offer my recommendation and answer any questions…Thank you.
Your talk, punctuated by amazing images of gorgeous birds, was fabulous. I heard from several folks on the Zoom channel and from many of us in-person folks how they loved the presentation and its high quality. Frankly, you made many of us want to travel to Texas immediately!