In my 6 months hiatus from Severson I got up to some exciting things! I traveled to Denmark to work on a sustainable farm with Sydney, another former AmeriCorps member! We learned about regenerative agriculture, practiced living with less, and gained a new perspective on how communities can support climate-forward living. After our work away, we backpacked for a bit through Europe, and I visited 6 new countries! Oh, and I also got bangs.

Now I’m back, but in a slightly different role. While I’m stepping away from leading education programs, I’m leaning fully into science communication. That means translating research into stories, turning restoration updates into accessible explanations, and helping connect our community to the “why” behind the work we do. I’ll be authoring blogs, contributing to newsletters, and sharing updates across our platforms to keep you informed about what’s happening on the land. There are especially exciting things unfolding with the rewilding of the former Elliot Golf Course. This restoration is a process, and I’m thrilled to help document and share that journey with you!

I am so grateful to be back in a place I adore, surrounded by passionate staff, volunteers, and community members who care deeply about this land. If you find yourself at the Nature Center, please swing by and say hi! I’d love to catch up, hear what you’ve been up to!