Trees For Tomorrow - natural resources education - environmental education

History * How We're Supported * Staff * Employment * Location * Field Research Facility * Campus Activities

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

*About Us - Staff*
	ADMINISTRATIVE 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.
	Development Director: Heidi Nykolayko. Heidi joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in September 2004. As Marketing Director her focus is on promoting the school. A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Heidi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. During her time away from Trees For Tomorrow, Heidi loves caring for her assortment of pets, hiking, canoeing, reading, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. She is on the Board of Directors of the Three Lakes Waterfront Association. She is also a wildlife rehabilitator, specializing in the care of orphaned raccoons. Send an email to Heidi.
	Office Manager: Carol Olson Carol Joined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in 1989 as an Administrative Assistant. In 1991 she became Office Manager. Carol is a native of this area having been born and raised in Phelps, WI. She is responsible for payroll, accounts receivable/accounts payable, seedling sales, Teacher and Adult Workshop registrations and the day-to-day office operations. Before working for Trees For Tomorrow she was a stenographer for the FBI in Washington, D.C., and later owned and operated Olson’s Home Bakery in Conover. In her spare time she enjoys her two grandchildren, golf cart riding on their 20 acres, and baking. Send an email to Carol.
	EDUCATION STAFF
	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: 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: Joe Panci Joe rejoined the Trees For Tomorrow staff in 2009 after working the previous 6-1/2 years as an Environmental Science Teacher, Outdoor Education Coordinator, cross-country ski instructor and softball coach at Conserve School in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. Joe had previously worked 19 years at Trees For Tomorrow, from 1984 until 2002. Prior to his first career at Trees For Tomorrow, Joe worked for the U. S. Forest Service, the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), and the Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC) programs. He is a National Outdoor Leadership School Outdoor Educator graduate as well as a Leave No Trace Master Educator. Joe earned his Bachelor Degree in Forestry and Environmental Education from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Send an email to Joe.
	Seasonal Naturalist: Andy Tuszynski Andy graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2003 with a BS in Parks and Recreation Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education. Andy has a lot of environmental education experience! He has worked as a naturalist at Aldo Leopold Nature Center; EE Instructor at YMCA Camp Wijiwagan in Ely; Associate Naturalist at Grand Canyon National Park and much more. Andy was the Outreach Naturalist at Trees For Tomorrow this past summer. Andy likes to travel, meet new people, run, bike, canoe, kayak, fish, write, see live music, watch Green Bay Packer football and spend time with his family and friends. Send an email to Andy.
	Apollo A Red-tailed hawk, Apollo was hit by a car in Oakdale Flats in Burnett County. He was taken to a wildlife rehabilitator, Kim Ammann, in Spooner, Wisconsin where he was treated for his injuries. Unfortunately, it was soon discovered that he was completely blind in his left eye which made him unreleaseable. This meant that he would need a permanent home where he would be cared for in order to survive. It was on January 13, 2009 that Apollo became a part of the Trees For Tomorrow education staff.
	Orion Last spring we were fortunate to find a Great Horned owl who needed a home. Orion was found in the Manitowish Waters area by a couple of snowmobilers. The owl had injuries from what appeared to be a vehicle collision. It was taken to the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin for treatment where it was discovered that the right wing was so severely damaged that it would prevent Orion from ever flying efficiently. Therefore, on April 1, 2009 Orion became the second feathered member of our education staff.
	Woody Woody is a wood turtle who was donated to Trees For Tomorrow in 1990 through the Department of Natural Resources' adopt a reptile program. Because she is of "questionable origin", she cannot be released back into the wild. Woody is approximately 60 years old now.
	MAINTENANCE STAFF
	Maintenance Director: Jim Tidball Jim is a 1973 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a degree in Forestry. He has been at Trees For Tomorrow since 1997, shortly after he relocated to the Northwoods. Prior to his position at TFT, Jim was the head of maintenance for a bus company in Milwaukee for 20 years. The father of three children, he loves to hunt, fish, and snowmobile. Send an email to Jim.
	Maintenance Assistance: Louie Raska Louie moved to the Northwoods in 2000 after retiring from Fort Howard in the Green Bay area. Father of three daughters and grandfather to three children. When not helping out at Trees For Tomorrow, Louie enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking and snowmobiling.