My Journey with the Natural World: From Passion to Practice
My love for the natural world has been my main motivation to volunteer for various conservation and outreach programmes. I have focused on doing hands-on work in the field and community engagement. Through my training and roles at a local nature centre and New York City (NYC) Parks, I am gaining the necessary practical experience and knowledge to move from an observer to an active participant.
It's a continuous learning process of discovering how small, local actions make a difference—and realising that sharing these outdoor experiences with others is just as important as the fieldwork itself.
The following sections detail my work in public education and habitat monitoring, through which I continue to develop my skills in conservation.
A Painted Lady resting on me!
Butterfly Tour Guide (Docent), Greenburgh Nature Center, New York, USA
Led guided tours through meadow and into the butterfly conservatory, educating visitors about different species of butterflies in New York and their life cycles. Discussed the importance of biodiversity, native plants and pollinators, providing visitors with a unique and engaging experience as butterflies frequently landed on them during the tours.
Field Encounters & Species Gallery
A curated selection of native species and pollinators encountered during fieldwork and conservatory programmes.
NYC Park Super Steward Training, New York City, New York, USA
- Invasive Species Management : Identifying and clearing non-native plants to safeguard local biodiversity.
- Tree Stewardship : Practising proper soil health management, aeration, and mulching techniques.
- Equipment Handling : Safe and effective coordination with specialised forestry tools.
- Site Monitoring : Assessing and recording the ecological health of designated park zones.