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Naturalist For You (NFY) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, public benefit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible.
NFY was created to connect you, the public, to the diverse natural areas in your backyard. As naturalists we possess a broad knowledge and understanding of the natural world. We are trained to observe natural processes and interpret their significance for your benefit. We are passionate about wild places and seek to share that passion with you. We primarily conduct programs on publicly-owned land, such as the national forests, state parks, and county parks. Many of our local natural areas are vast, beautiful, and mysterious, but rarely visited by the majority of our population. We want to encourage you to explore these priceless treasures. Every positive experience we share in nature brings us closer to preserving it for future generations. Our vision is to preserve the ecological integrity of our local natural areas through community outreach and stewardship. Our programs are meant to be entertaining and educational. We understand that the human and natural communities are connected. Therefore, tours are designed to avoid negative impacts, such as habitat destruction, wildlife injury, erosion, and various forms of pollution. In addition to preserving a high level of respect for our natural surroundings, your comfort and safety are our highest priorities. "Oh, what a sweet child is Hannah Hyde, Oh how thoughtful, oh, how nice, To buy a hat with a brim so wide, It gives shade to the frogs And the worms and the mice." --Sun Hat, Falling Up, Shel Silverstein Joel Robinson is the founder and head naturalist for Naturalist For You. He has guided thousands of curious individuals on professional wilderness tours since 2001. Many organizations and agencies have utilized his talents, including The Nature Conservancy, The Wildlands Conservancy, the Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, Santiago Creek Watershed Preservation & Restoration Project, Santa Ana Mountains Natural History Association, City of Santa Ana, City of Lake Forest, Orange County Department of Education, and National Forest Service. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide with the National Association for Interpretation. His vision is to connect the majority of the public to our local natural areas, so their preservation is guaranteed for future generations. Board of Directors: Dan Spurgeon, Patrick Mitchell, Matt Shook, RJ Schwictenberg, Mike Kahle, Kirk Pickler |
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Do you need a professional naturalist to conduct an entertaining and educational nature tour or presentation for your organization, agency, club, family, or group? Naturalist For You provides hikes, walks, stationary presentations, and even mountain bike rides in the following areas of interest:
| Are you curious about a particular natural area near your neighborhood, but afraid to visit on your own? Explore these areas with Naturalist For You:
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Naturalist For You is a 501 (c) (3) public benefit corporation.
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