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.

Sammi

Sammi is native to Connecticut and attends University of Rhode Island for Wildlife and Conservation Biology. She has always had a passion for the environment and the animals that inhabit the Earth. She enjoys hiking and birding in her down time away from studying. She enjoys the opportunity to be able to work on restoration efforts in her state!

Jeremy

Jeremy is a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied terrestrial ecology in the College of Creative Studies. His research explores invasive plant dynamics, ecosystem phenology, and bird migration. He has led ecological field studies in the Amazon Basin and Mexico, and conducted research across much of western North America. A lifelong birder, surfer, and bluegrass musician, Jeremy is ready to trade California’s sunny winters for something with a bit more ice. He’s a passionate science communicator with plans to pursue a PhD in ecology, but for now he’s happiest conducting habitat restoration at any level.

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.