During the winter and spring of 2024, I trained to become a volunteer education naturalist with the City of Boulder. Now, I’m part of a team leading school fieldtrips to explore geology, local history, and ecology of prairies, wetlands, and forests out on the city’s undeveloped Open Space. In winter, we also provide programs in classrooms, focused on understanding and safety around local wildlife, such as black bears, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes. These programs are another way, in addition to writing, I’m able to help foster children’s curiosity, connection, and gratitude toward nature.
Ongoing naturalist trainings continue to fill my head with new information and heart with expanding wonder and appreciation. In this blog, I’m excited to share some of my musings and discoveries.
