I have loved nature all my life. Lucky to be born into a family of conservationists we spent a great deal of time outdoors. As a little child I would wander off into the fields at our house as young a 3 years old with my dog to collect leaves, rocks, flowers, bones and feathers. I started bringing a camera with me into nature to try to show others the beauty I see so they may more deeply connect and then wander out themselves. Once a person is connected with nature I believe they will then offer their support in protecting it. I raised two amazing children to love and protect nature. I would one day love to open a "Nature school" for children to explore and learn and become a voice for nature. I teach a Master's Trail Class for dog owners to learn how to be in nature respectfully with their dog companions as part of my Laughing Dogs classes. Thank you for loving nature as much as I do.