Nav Smith
Nav loves being outside. She likely has her parents to blame: Growing up immersed in the wonderful chaos of a family-run guiding company. She has had several incredible mentors over the years, inspiring her to study bears on the…
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Rachelle MacEachen
Rachelle is a nature educator and Forest School facilitator with a BSc in Ecology and a deep love for the forests, mountains and wild places of the Elk Valley. She loves helping people of all ages slow down, get curious…
Natasha Nolet
Natasha found her way to Golden in April 2025 after living on Vancouver Island for the previous decade where she graduated with her BSc in Biology and worked as an Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist.
Laurie Marchessault
Originally from Montreal, Laurie has called the Columbia Valley home for the past five years. The amazing landscapes and vibrant nature here stole her heart and deepened her passion for conservation. Rain or shine, you’ll find Laurie hiking, running…
Hasi Muhandiram
Hasi grew up in a rural village in Sri Lanka, surrounded by nature. Drawn to a place where nature is still part of everyday life, he arrived in the Kootenays with his wife and daughter in 2024.
Lisa Larkin
Lisa Larkin is passionate about building healthy, connected communities through food, environmental stewardship, and collaborative action. She grew up in Creston, where her parents instilled principles of sustainable, biodiverse gardening practices and eating farm-to-table was a core approach…
Cate
Whether she’s examining interesting rocks or admiring a particularly cute slug, Cate Doerksen is always eager to learn more about the natural world. She is currently completing her third year of a Geoscience degree at Vancouver Island University.
Terry Nelson
Terry and his wife Laura are long time Fernie residents, and have been involved in many community supporting activities over the years. Strong advocates for conservation of natural and heritage spaces, through their book writing and public speaking exchanges, and…
Gillian Saunders
Gillian has been passionate about wildlife and wild places since childhood. She holds a MA in Environmental Education and Communication and has worked on grizzly bear conservation for 20 years, and is currently working on fish and ecosystem restoration projects…
Cosma Davis
Cosma arrived in the Elk Valley in 2022 to pursue her dream of ski instructing. After splitting her seasons between the slopes and managing the Kootenay Fly Shop & Guiding Co., she felt ready to explore a different side of…