Mikaela (she/her) grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, where time outdoors first sparked a lasting curiosity about landscapes, water, and the stories they hold. She studied Geology and Environmental Science at

Sydney (she/her) grew up in Olympia, Washington and has spent the last eight years living in grand ol’ Missoula, Montana! She first came to Missoula to attend the University of

Zoe is a high school science teacher with a research background in native bee biology and a spark for exploring the West. Growing up in Iowa, she fell in love

Liz (they/them) is a community ecologist, facilitator, and naturalist who believes people are integral to the ecosystems they inhabit. Growing up in Mid-Atlantic states, they spent their childhood exploring the

Ted Tarricone is a bike advocate, environmental researcher, and storyteller exploring the intersection of community resilience, infrastructure, and regenerative systems. Raised in the flatlands of Indiana, where highway overpasses doubled as

Mara Menahan is a visual artist and science illustrator working to unsettle human/nature binary thinking. She grew up in Helena, Montana surrounded by extended family whose livelihoods are tied to

Devin (he/him) is originally from the South but now calls Missoula home. He holds a B.S. in Outdoor Leadership from Young Harris College and an M.S. in Environmental Studies from

Anna’s love of outdoor environmental education was sparked when she attended a semester school program in high school where she not only attended typical high school classes, but also went

Sam grew up in the hills of Ohio. Inspired by that home landscape, he earned a BA in Environmental Studies from Kent State University. His teaching background began with Outward

In many ways, Nick’s connection with outdoor spaces was born in a kitchen. Once upon a time, he sought to be a professional chef, but the allures of foraging and