She has led an environmental club of 4th-6th graders and been a Girl Scout lead for many years. Since retiring she has taught environmental education as a volunteer for grades K-3 at NOW Schools, has taught as a KVR instructor and led the Jeepers Creepers and Kindercamp summer camps at the Reserve. Since childhood she has loved camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming and exploring the outdoors. She loves spending time with children in the outdoors experiencing the wonders of nature, observing their curiosity and enthusiasm and helping hone their love of nature