Trees For Tomorrow - natural resources education - environmental education

History * How We're Supported * Staff * Employment * Location

Contact Trees For Tomorrow:
Telephone: 715-479-6456
Toll Free: 800-838-9472
Fax: 715-479-2318
Email
519 Sheridan Street East
P.O. Box 609
Eagle River, WI 54521

*About Us - Staff*
	Executive Director: Maggie Bishop. Maggie joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff as a Teacher/Naturalist in January of 2003. Before becoming Executive Director she was responsible for high school scheduling, teacher summer workshops, career workshops and organizing the resource specialist program. Maggie was also involved in assisting in the management of The Tree Trunk and web store development. In her new role, Maggie manages the day-to day operations of Trees For Tomorrow and the future direction of the organization. Maggie earned a bachelor's degree from UW - Green Bay in Human Development and also received her teaching certification. She taught one year of 7th grade math, English, and Science at Cabrini Middle School in Manitowoc, followed by eight years as the educator for the Point Beach Energy Center in Two Rivers. Maggie enjoys kayaking, fishing, birding, and hiking. Send an email to Maggie.
	Assistant Director: Sheri Buller. Sheri joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in August 2003. She is primarily responsible for group scheduling and pre-workshop preparation as well as personnel management. Sheri earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from the college of St. Benedict (MN) and her masters in Biology (Wildlife Management) from Northern Michigan University. She previously worked for the Wisconsin DNR as a wildlife manager and natural resources educator. Sheri enjoys horseback riding, hiking, birding, and biking. Send an email to Sheri.
	Marketing Director: Heidi Nykolayko. Heidi joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in September 2004 as director of marketing and development. She directs all aspects of marketing Trees For Tomorrow programs and products, and membership development. A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Heidi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. She is on the Board of Directors of the Three Lakes Waterfront Association. During her time away from Trees For Tomorrow, Heidi loves caring for her assortment of pets, hiking, canoeing, reading, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. She is also a wildlife rehabilitator, specializing in the care of orphaned raccoons. Send an email to Heidi.
	Program Coordinator and Teacher/Naturalist: Rob Wiener. Rob has worked at Trees For Tomorrow since 1999. Rob is a Northland College graduate who worked previously with the U.S. Forest Service, Wisconsin DNR, and private consulting firms. In addition to teaching, Rob is Northbound editor, coordinates staff scheduling, and works with Trisha Moore to develop curriculum. His hobbies include photography, cooking/baking, guitar, hunting, fishing, and exercise. Send an email to Rob.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Cheryl Todea. Cheryl has been at Trees For Tomorrow since 2000. In addition to teaching, she is responsible for managing The Tree Trunk campus store and web store. Cheryl also supervises the Seasonal Naturalists, coordinates teacher workshops and helps the staff with all computer and technology related questions and challenges. Cheryl earned a degree in Environmental Education from UW - Stevens Point and worked previously for the Girl Scouts and Wisconsin DNR. She enjoys hiking, birding, biking and knitting. Send an email to Cheryl.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Troy Walters. Troy joined the staff in 2002. In addition to teaching, Troy is responsible for overseeing the use and management of the Press Forest, a Wisconsin Newspaper Association property. Troy is assistant editor of Northbound and is responsible for well monitoring. With assistance from Trisha Moore, Troy handles all Elderhostel® programming. He recently added an Outdoor Adventure Series to the programming mix at Trees For Tomorrow. Troy earned his bachelor's degree in Water Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Troy has had many interesting jobs in his career such as participating in a deformed frog study at the EPA in Duluth, working as an Environmental Chemist, and leading hiking trips out West. Troy likes to cross-country ski, read, mountain bike, and rock climb. Send an email to Troy.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Trisha Moore. Trisha joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in August 2003. She is responsible for teaching and ordering curriculum supplies. Trisha works with Rob Wiener to develop curriculum and plan careers workshops. In addition, she helps Troy manage the successful Elderhostel program. Trisha earned a Biology/Secondary Education degree from UW-River Falls. Trisha has taught Biology and Chemistry to high school, at-risk, and Upward Bound students. She has also held a variety of other positions including organic farming, ambulance work, prairie restoration, and wildlife research. Trisha loves to travel, run, hike, paddle, ski, bike, hunt, learn, and spend time with her friends/family and camera. Send an email to Trisha.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Jill Foster. Jill graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Animal Ecology with an emphasis in Interpretation of Natural Resources. Jill was a Seasonal Naturalist for Trees For Tomorrow through the 2003-2004 school year, as well as the Summer Outreach Naturalist for the summers of 2004 and 2005. Before she came to Trees For Tomorrow she worked as an Educator at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, IA, a Seasonal Naturalist for Story County Conservation Board, a Shipboard Interpreter for the US Forest Service in Alaska, a Teacher/Naturalist for Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells, and an Education Program Assistant for McHenry County Conservation District in Richmond, IL. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Jill co-coordinates teacher workshops, takes care of the resident critters, schedules elementary and special needs workshops, and coordinates the summer outreach naturalist program. Jill enjoys all things outdoors including hiking, biking, paddling, bird watching, and swimming. Send an email to Jill.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Maria Pichette. Maria joined the Trees for Tomorrow staff as their new Teacher/ Naturalist in December 2007. Along with teaching, Maria will be working on developing an environmental leadership/summer camp curriculum for Trees For Tomorow. She is also the co-coordinator with Trisha on the high school careers workshops and NCA testing. Maria graduated with a degree in Environmental Education and Interpretation from UW-Stevens Point. She recently finished her work in Washington with Americorps as an Environmental Education Team Leader. Previous to her Americorps position she worked as an educator for the Lake County Forest Preserve in Illinois and as an intern naturalist at Whitefish Dunes State park in Door County, Wisconsin. Maria loves spending time outdoors hiking, canoeing, swimming, disc golfing, and exploring Upper Michigan. Her favorite indoor activities include cooking tasty organic foods, knitting, listening to music, spending time with Indigo, a beta fish and Franklin, a box turtle. Above everything else she especially enjoys the company of her incredible family and friends. Send an email to Maria.
	Teacher/Naturalist: Alicia McCormick. Alicia is originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn State with a degree in Wildlife Science and a minor in Recreation and Park Management. She was a Seasonal Naturalist with Trees For Tomorrow two years ago. Since then, she has led wilderness trips and environmental education at various organizations throughout the US. Alicia has been employed as a trip leader at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing in Virginia, The Mountain Institute in West Virginia, and Camp Nicolet For Girls in Wisconsin. Most recently, Alicia worked at Conserve School in Land O’ Lakes, WI as a Residential Intern, mentoring and advising students. Alicia enjoys many outdoor activities including kayaking, backpacking, skiing, and rock-climbing. She also loves yoga, reading, traveling, and learning new knitting projects. Send an email to Alicia.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Amy Dubruiel. Amy graduated in December of 2006 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with degrees in Wildlife Education and Wildlife Ecology/Management. Last summer she worked for Vermont Fish and Wildlife as a Natural Resource Instructor at the Kehoe Conservation Camp. She has also previously worked as an educator for the Minnaqua program through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, a research assistant for a study on wild turkeys, and a wildlife rehabilitation intern. For fun, Amy likes to canoe, fish, and explore new areas. Send an email to Amy.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Dustin Kincaid Dustin graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2007 with degrees in Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation. He worked in the mountains and streams of Idaho this past summer as a biological technician at Idaho State University. Dustin previously worked as an intern for the River Alliance of Wisconsin, coordinated and directed seminars in Costa Rica, was a youth mentor for AmeriCorps, volunteered for the Red Cross educating youth on HIV/AIDS, and was involved with various river and watershed research. Dustin enjoys spending time outdoors running, hiking, and canoeing. Among many other wonderful things, Dustin also loves live music, cooking, and reading. Send an email to Dustin.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Mandy Beaber Mandy recently graduated from the University of Stevens Point with a major in Youth Programming and Camp Management and a minor in Environmental Education. She worked this past summer for Trees for Tomorrow as the Summer Outreach Naturalist and absolutely loved it. Mandy’s “plans” for the future include landing either a full-time naturalist or camp director position. Her “dreams” for the future include opening and owning her own environmentally focused residential camp. In her free time she enjoys downhill skiing, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, hunting, and sewing. Send an email to Mandy.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Betsy Tahtinen Betsy’s first experience with Trees For Tomorrow included attending two workshops as a student in high school. She recently worked at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland, in Land Stewardship. Betsy graduated from Northland College located in Ashland, Wisconsin, in May 2007 with a degree in Biology. She previously worked as an ecology day camp intern at Green Mountain Audubon Center in Vermont, environmental education intern at the Cable Natural History Museum, outdoor orientation leader at Northland, summer camp assistant at Maywood Environmental Park and elementary school volunteer. Betsy loves to write, knit, crochet, and make crafts. She also plays guitar and fiddle, and has a passion for geology. Send an email to Betsy.