Our Story

Gwen (Nature Connection Specialist) & Leah (School Counselor) have been in each others lives for more than ten years and have been working toward Wayfinders for the last five! Their synergies are truly magical and together they elevate all things eco, psychology, and mentoring into a collaborative dynamic duo full of intense joyfulness and smarts. They have successfully run pre-teen and K-6 programs together. Wayfinders is their platform to harness sunshine and smiles, and manifest social and environmental change.

Rebecca comes to Wayfinders with a tremendous breadth of experience working with youth in nature. She runs Base Camp with an incredible balancing act of ensuring safety, a sense of belonging and freedom for everyone in the community, and shares her knowledge and love of nature in a gentle and playful way that works the magic of the invisible teacher.

Miriam (Interfaith Minister) & Gwen launched Whitetail Wisdom as a week-long immersion program in August 2020 leading to the implementation of an ongoing series of afterschool youth nature connection programs. Her involvement in Wayfinders ensures the program's purposefulness, integrity, and beauty at every juncture.

The fusion of Gwen's nature connection, Leah's counseling and coaching, Rebecca’s teaching and leading, and Miriam's spiritual practice creates a powerful combination. Additional support is provided by our stellar team of seasoned nature connection mentors and board members.