Meet Our Guides

Megan has over 15 years of experience as Director and Educator in nature-based early childhood programming, having founded two other highly successful programs.

Brandi has more than 20 years experience in the early childhood field including five years teaching preschool at Bolingbrook’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center.

Lisa is a registered dietitian nutritionist and enjoys working with students of all ages.

Ellyn is a retired Early Childhood and Special Education teacher with over 39 years experience in working with young children.

With over ten years of educational experience including Education Program Guide and Summer Camp Instructor at the Morton Arboretum and various leadership roles in parent teacher organizations, Lisa is very passionate about working with and for children.

Marilyn is an early childhood educator, nature play advocate, and passionate facilitator of nature-based early learning.

Jean loves kids and the outdoors! Jean has 40+ years of teaching experience ranging from preschool to 8th grade in both private and public schools.

President, CEO, Lead Landscape Architect of PlanIt Landscape Perspectives, LLC.

Jess has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Biology, both from Miami University.

Retta has been an early childhood teacher and nature advocate for over 30 years.

Deb spent her teaching career working with kindergarten through second grade children who needed some support learning to read.