Originally a native of Mississippi, I moved to Michigan in 1998 to pursue a career mentoring youth in the earth education field. Over the next 9 years, I was able to explore Michigan’s vast natural resources as I worked and learned with schools, non-profits and state parks while engaging students, community groups and visitors in the out-of-doors. Since becoming a Blandford team member in 2007, it has been my goal to foster an enthusiastic, hands-on approach to outdoor learning that connects patrons to all aspects of their natural world and inspires environmental stewardship, cultural awareness and social action. However, fun is the essential program component here at BNC!