People

Biologist and educator Yamid Eduardo Campos Umbarila (M.Sc. Environmental Sciences) leads "Caminatas Ecológicas Bogotá - Conexión Natural." Driven by the philosophy "Know to Conserve," he transforms High Andean forests, mystical paramos, and hidden waterfalls into "Living Laboratories." With 17+ years of expertise, Yamid specializes in wildlife sighting and ecological interpretation, using biophilia to foster deep environmental bonds. He believes that scientific understanding is the foundation of protection. By exploring Colombia's diverse ecosystems, he bridges the gap between biology and conservation, turning every trek into a meaningful lesson for preserving our planet.

My name is Sally Wren Stevens & I am a veteran early childhood & special educator. I have worked with children 8 years & younger- & their families- for nearly 35 years now. In 2016, I received my Forest School practitioner certification and certification from Forest Schools Canada & soon went on to establish the first Forest School at the NM School for the Deaf & this program is still operating today: Happy Hands, Happy Hearts: Forest Day Learning at the New Mexico School for the Deaf | Natural Start Alliance

A year later, having caught the "forest school bug" in a big, BIG way, I founded SOL Forest School in the high mountain desert of New Mexico. In 2019, I stepped into SOL full-time & the rest is history! 

I am a HUGE advocate of play & specifically- outdoor nature play- for all children & their families. I am also a certified Shinrin Yoku Forest Therapy Guide & I enjoy guiding professionals working with children the most :)

I am excited to be presenting on the AMAZING Children's Forest program based in the UK at this year's conference. I hope it will inspire other nature-based programs to plant & tend trees with their children.

www.solforestschool.com

I am currently in my 26th year of teaching 8th grade science and enjoying sharing my love of learning and exploring with students.  

I am a teacher. Currently, I am teaching fourth grade at Our Lady of Good Counsel.

I am an ecologist and educator, working primarily in public outreach related to plant conservation, sustainability and southeastern ecosystems. My research interests are in nature play, science literacy, biodiversity, and disturbance. I want to connect with others who have similar jobs/interests.

My name is David Powell, and I am a southeastern North Carolina guy, born and raised.  I am proud Christian, shooter, and hunter all my life.  I work full time for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in the Septage Management Program currently.  I have worked for NCDEQ since February of 2015.  I became a teacher at Cape Fear Community College through taking on a side job, outside of NCDEQ, by accepting a position of instructing a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade 1 and 2 initial certification course in Fall 2020.  I enjoy teaching and help others in the environmental and wastewater fields.

I am a high school biology teacher. I love the outdoors and teaching my students ecological concepts. I am married to my husband Mark and have 2 boys, Weston (6) and Davis (5). Both of my boys love science! We are constantly spending time outdoors, looking under rocks for creatures, hiking, fishing, or performing science experiments in the kitchen. I believe nature has a unique way of inspiring learning and appreciation for the environment. My goal is to help students recognize the beauty of nature and develop a deeper respect for the world around them.

Molly Lauer is a science educator and learning designer with 20+ years of experience building programs that connect people to science in meaningful ways. Her work is rooted in a lifelong passion for environmental conservation — from stream ecology field studies and watershed investigations with students in Pennsylvania and DC to K–12 curriculum design and professional development across 45+ districts in 15 states. She is the founder of STEM Camp for Littles, an inquiry-based science program for K–5 learners in the DC metro area, and is currently pursuing MWEE credentials and developing environmental literacy PD programming for the Chesapeake Bay region

Hello, let me take a moment to introduce myself and the expertise that I will offer this company. Also Iam very excited about working parttime as remote instructor online for naaee teaching  students adn people of all ages  about how to keep the  environment clean . One of my passions in life is to see people succeed in life and become strong viable, stable nad independent adults. Iam well rounded individual with a love for helping people of all ages.