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Abbey Matre is a Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator with University of Illinois Extension serving Cook County. Her work focuses on environmental education, conservation outreach, and connecting communities with local natural resources through programs related to habitat restoration, water conservation, and climate resilience. She is passionate about helping people build meaningful connections with the natural world and turn education into action in their communities.

I am an environmental science student at The Ohio State University. I am interested in using this degree to be able to explore environmental and outdoor education paths. I am also working to get an environmental education certificate to become more experienced in the field of environmental education. I am the president of Society for Ecological Restoration at OSU, an SENR student ambassador, and a student instructional assistant for the course biology and Identification of woody forest plants which all help gain leadership skills. 

I am an educator and the Executive Director of the Maine Environmental Education Association. I am a cofounder of the Maine Environmental Changemakers Network and serve as a member of the NAAEE Affiliate Advisory.