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PRESENTERS and LEADERS


The beauty, natural significance and variety of habitats found in the Columbia Valley attract many biologists, naturalists and conservationists who work to understand and preserve our natural ecosystems. Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival has traditionally depended on the expertise of such people to make presentations and lead field trips through the wetlands, lakes, grasslands, and forests flanking the Columbia River. There are also local enthusiasts who have devoted years to observing birds and have gained an impressive expertise in birding. Our leaders and presenters contribute their time, energy and knowledge in their desire to educate and instill an appreciation for nature. Thanks to these dedicated volunteers!

2023 Presenters and Leaders Bios and Photos

  

Click on a name to read the biography of any one of the presenters and leaders.


Presenters

  • Bren Beckwith
  • Cliff White
  • Dr. Dale Leckie
  • Dr. Suzanne Bayley
  • Jody Allair
  • John Acorn
  • Rachel Darvill
  • Séan McCann
  • Shelley Humphries
  • Trevor Kinley
  • Trevor Kinley and Duane Wells
  • Wes Olson

Leaders

  • Andrea Petzold
  • Annette Luttermann
  • Arrowhead Brewery
  • Blair McFarlane
  • Bob Walker
  • Brian Wesley
  • Caily Craig, Colin Cartwright and Bill Thompson
  • Cam Gillies
  • Cam Gillies and Jody Allair
  • Cam Gillies and Rick Kubian
  • Chris Skinner - Playwest Experiences
  • Circle Market & Café
  • Claude Rioux
  • Claude Rioux and Margaret MacKenzie
  • Claude Rioux and Nora Solo
  • Claude Rioux and Steph LaCoppola
  • Columbia River Paddle
  • Dale Wilker
  • Dave Zehnder
  • Dianne Cooper and Randy Harris
  • Don Delaney and Kathleen Mpulubusi
  • Dr. Dale Leckie
  • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Guide
  • Gareth Thomson
  • Greg Scott, Sherry Dewey and John Pitcher
  • Haley MacDonald and Cindy McCallum
  • Heather Fischbuch
  • Ian Adams
  • Ian Dewey and Greg Scott
  • Jade Berrill
  • Jen Abra and Natalie Ruby - Black Star Studios
  • John Pitcher and Sherry Dewey
  • John Zehnder
  • Josh and Angela Miller - Serenity Farm
  • Katherine Friedley and Adrian Pery
  • Kathleen Mpulubusi
  • Kim Weaver
  • Kimberley Rae
  • Lake Windermere Ambassadors
  • Lana Banham - Homestead Harvest
  • Luiz Drummond Salvador
  • Lyle Grisedale
  • Lyle Grisedale and Brian Wesley
  • Lynn Martel
  • Mary Ann Rombach
  • Megan MacPhee
  • Natalie Forrest - O’my Enterprises
  • Oppe Cosijn
  • Pat Bavin - Pat Bavin Meditation Walks
  • Patrick Carrick - Columbia Valley Drumming
  • Rachel Darvill and Dr. Suzanne Bayley
  • Radius Retreat
  • Reno Sommerhalder
  • Rick Kubian
  • Robyn Oliver and Shona Robichaud - Pottery Playground
  • Rocky River Grill
  • Ron Grams
  • Ryan Bavin
  • Shelley Humphries
  • Steph LaCoppola and Jenna Schulhof
  • The Station Pub
  • Tracy Grams
  • Ullr Bar
  • Valley Zipline Adventures
  • Wayne Stetski
  • Winderberry Nursery & Edible Acres Farm & Café
  • Windermere District Historical Society