Hi everyone, my name is Shane and I’m originally from the flat suburbs of Davis, California. Wanting to mix things up a bit, I transferred my college experience to Humboldt State University where I majored in Environmental Studies and learned all sorts of exciting things about the environment that surrounds us. I’m incredibly excited to be your naturalist this semester, nothing beats hiking the trails and playing games like “Samurai Jack” and “Eagle Eye” out here in the redwoods! Fun fact about me, my first time here was around the same age as the students so I’m stoked that us naturalists are able to provide the same amazing experience to your students that was provided for me all those years ago. Hope to see you soon!

Hi guys! My name is Lucia and I was born and raised in Peru. I moved to the United States and lived in a suburb of Georgia, and then moved to Chicago, Illinois during high school. I went to North Park University where I majored in Biology. I love hiking mountains, hammocking, whale watching, tide pooling, reading, watercolor painting, watching movies, and much more. I have gotten to live in the redwoods while in California, and live by the sea at Whidbey Island, WA every summer for the past three years. I am so excited to be a naturalist at Mission Springs and be able to share with you the beauty of nature, and the different ecosystems found here!

My name is Jacob Bray and I am from Atlanta, GA. I went to school at Toccoa Falls College where I got a degree in History.  I am stoked to be a naturalist because I love working with students and it’s such a passion of mine. I also get to work in the most beautiful of places.  A couple of fun facts about me: I played baseball and volleyball in college and I love acting and theater.