Welcome Jessie Kreider, the Program Director at Camp Alexander Mack and a regular volunteer at the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. Jessie brings her passion for outdoor education and environmental stewardship to the conversation, sharing stories from her experiences as a program director and her work connecting people with nature. From teaching the importance of freshwater ecosystems to facilitating moments of awe in the outdoors, Jessie reveals how building a relationship with nature can be just as important as learning the science behind it.
We dive into the surprising and sometimes hilarious ways people engage with the environment—yes, even eating some unusual lake life. Jessie and the Lake Doctor hosts reflect on what nature has taught them and how these lessons help foster curiosity and community. This episode is a fun and thoughtful look at how the outdoors can bring us all together.
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