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 Tomorrow. 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: Pete Gizyn. Peter graduated in 2004 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received his bachelor's degree in teaching Spanish. He studied abroad in Spain at the University of Barcelona as part of his coursework. Peter taught Spanish for three years at the high school level before moving out of the classroom and into the woods. He recently participated in the Indiana Master Naturalist Program and has also been employed as a naturalist intern at Dunes Learning Center in Indiana since August 2007. Peter's first visit to Trees For Tomorrow was for a Phenology Teacher Workshop a few years ago. Peter enjoys spending time outside hiking, camping fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Send an email to Peter.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Jamie Kreuziger. Jamie graduated from UW-Stevens Point in May 2008 with a degree in Biology. Prior to UWSP, Jamie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working with developmentally disabled adults. She then cared for injured and orphaned wildlife as an intern at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She also took on the role of a manager at Erbert and Gerberts, worked as a sales associate at Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center and, among other jobs, a zookeeper intern at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Most recently Jamie worked as the summer naturalist at Trees For Tomorrow presenting programs to the public and working with the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program. Jamie enjoys bird watching, sketching, and using the pottery wheel. Send an email to Jamie.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Brianna Sundal. Brianna graduated in May 2008 from UW-Madison with a degree in Elementary Education and an Environmental Studies Certificate from Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Throughout college, Brianna worked with K-8th grade students at Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and Cherokee Heights Middle School. She also was a camp counselor at Gates Camp in Colorado for three summers, worked with the local community at the Neighborhood House Community Center in Madison to teach about watersheds and recently led a recycled art club as an After School Program leader in the Madison Public Schools. As a student of The Crossing at UW- Madison, Brianna lead a trip to Costa Rica to volunteer on a sustainable family farm and help with conservation efforts in the cloud forest. Brianna loves camping, biking, hiking cooking and travel. She also enjoys farmer's markets, museums, and going to see live music. Send an email to Brianna.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Nick Weyer. Nick graduated from UW-Platteville in May 2006 with a degree in Geography and a minor in Environmental Science. Since graduation, Nick has worked as an intern at the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee and at River Bend Nature Center in Faribault, Minnesota. Nick also taught Waste Education programs to 2nd through 4th graders in Faribault and volunteered at Milestones summer daycare program at Shorewood. Nick enjoys canoeing, kayaking, running, biking, and just being outside. Send an email to Nick.