Lisa Bickell is an environmental educator and interpretive planner based in Missoula, Montana, and the current board chair of the Montana Natural History Center. She has been involved with the organization for more than 25 years and previously served as its Education Director, helping shape many of the programs that connect people of all ages to the natural world.

Lisa holds a degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and a Master of Education from Western Washington University. Her career has focused on environmental education, interpretive planning, and helping communities engage more deeply with the landscapes around them.

She is especially interested in Phenology, the study of seasonal changes in plants, animals, and ecosystems. Through field courses, community programs, and decades of observation, Lisa encourages people to slow down, pay attention, and notice how the rhythms of nature are shifting over time.

Show notes:

00:02:37 - Childhood Adventures in Florida Woods

00:04:46 - Childhood Nature Adventures Shape Career Path

00:08:35 - From Environmental Education to Youth Programs

00:10:32 - Visiting Naturalists School Year Program

00:12:27 - Connecting Children with Nature Through Education

00:15:33 - Montana Master Naturalist Program Overview

00:18:13 - Noticing Nature's Seasonal Changes

00:19:51 - Observing Fall Leaves Like a Naturalist

00:22:04 - Mouse Tunnels Under Melting Snow

00:24:03 - Montana's Mountain Valley at Sunset

00:26:21 - Exploring Nature Through Art and Classes

00:28:07 - Exploring Nature Through Art and Creativity

00:31:18 - Montana's Fossil History and Ecosystems

00:35:26 - Life Lessons: Leaving Well and Daily Walks

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