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Carolyn "Corey" Jarin - Founder Craig Olsen - Director Naturalist. Craig was hired as the Director Naturalist in March 2006 following the retirement of Founder Carolyn Corey Jarin. Previous to this he was the Assistant Naturalist at Peace Valley Nature Center for 16 years. His goal is to nurture the continued growth of this progressive, dynamic nature center. He has numerous administrative responsibilities, manages the property, co-directs the 10K race fundfaiser and handles a multitude of other tasks. Craig's greatest passion is teaching school children and the general public about the wonders of nature. He hopes to see you at a nature center program soon. Louise Lehman - Store Manager Louise has worked with the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center for twenty years. She began as a volunteer and took on additional responsibilities through the years as the Friend's organization grew. . In 2006 she took the position of Sunflower Shop manager. In this capacity she enjoys greeting the public, interacting with the volunteer shopkeepers, and ordering books, feeders, gifts, etc. for our store. Gail Hill - Environmental Education Director Gail has the privilege and pleasure of teaching enthusiastic, energetic and inquisitive children and adults; working with and teaching very talented and knowledgeable Teacher Naturalists and interns. "To teach in our outdoor classroom is a wonderful and magical experience. Each day brings a bevy of new discoveries and knowledge to be shared. To see and be part of the WOW! in a child's face as they discover the wonders of our world is the most rewarding experience I can imagine." Perry Beem - Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper Perry and his wife, Karen, owned and operated their own small business for the last six years, where Perry did the bookkeeping role. He brings diverse experience to the staff as Engineer, Human Resources and Organization Consultant (and boyhood naturalist). He enjoys the small family atmosphere of the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center and being able to watch the birds from his office window. Carolyn Schaupp - Assistant Bookkeeper Carolyn was introduced to Peace Valley Nature Center over 12 years ago by her daughter who was attending a summer nature program. Carolyn's love of nature and the outdoors prompted her to volunteer and for the past five years she has been the assistant bookkeeper for the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center.

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