Meet The Swamp Yankees!

Sarah

Sarah is a native New Yorker who moved to Connecticut, and over time has realized that there is so much more to life than the city. Her appreciation for the natural world is ever growing, and has led her to take part in canvassing on behalf of environmental movements, cleaning up hiking trails, and educating herself on how to live in harmony with her local ecosystem. When she’s not outside, she is on tour mixing live music, deploying PA systems, and noodling on her instruments. The act of land stewardship has given her more meaning and purpose in life, and she honors the opportunity to express gratitude through action to our planet for being a conduit for her connection to the divine.

Jill

Jill grew up in Northern Jersey and moved to Connecticut to attend college at UConn. She has always been around nature including participating in cleanups and environmental education. She interned at the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve where she learned about invasive plants and worked on monitoring them in state parks. When she's not working, she can be found hiking, crocheting, and reading.

Eli

Eli grew up in Maryland and moved to Connecticut to study Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Natural Resources at UConn. He grew up loving the outdoors and always hand their hands in the ground looking at bugs and plants. In college, they became an avid birder and they love science and conservation. In their free time, he can be found reading, spending time with their cats, and spending time outside.”

Colin

Colin is a tireless advocate for the natural world, blending his experience as a master naturalist with his role as a dedicated forest manager.

With a profound love for nature and the outdoors, Colin has devoted his adult life to helping others and is most passionate about protecting and preserving our environment.

His deep commitment to environmental stewardship drives his work, as he strives to ensure the health and sustainability of ecosystems while fostering a greater appreciation for nature among others.

Emily

Emily is from Northeast Ohio and has always had a passion for the environment. Starting her career as a community organizer for Sierra Club, by day she is now a committed nonprofit development professional. She has a full house with two dogs, three cats, and quail that she raises for their eggs. She enjoys living in the minutiae and is always looking for a new DIY project to tackle.

Lorelai

Lorelai was a pound puppy rescued after being abandoned on the side of the road. She is loyal, obedient, playful, cuddly, patient, and pretty smart. She loves rough-housing with other dogs, playing with kids, but is truly happiest in the forest. She really is the best dog.