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Garth Harwood (he/him)

Garth Harwood (he/him)

Garth Harwood has been with the Hidden Villa Environmental Education Program since 1999, became Director in 2006. He’s worked with National Audubon Society, The University of Colorado, and teaching with several Northern California environmental education programs, notably the Pacific Environmental Education Center and Field Guides, Inc. His academic credentials include MA (Experiential Education) and MBS (Basic Science) degrees from the University of Colorado as well as a magna cum laude BA degree from Humboldt State University (Peace Studies/Human Ecology). He is a skilled birder and presently continues his nature studies as a student of animal tracking.

Tana DeSandres (she/her)

Tana DeSandres (she/her)

Tana grew up in a small town called Mariposa nestled in the foothills right outside of Yosemite National Park. Tana fell in love with the outdoors at a young age. Having Yosemite as her backyard inspired wonder and curiosity about the natural world and helped to...
Susanna Mirick (she/her)

Susanna Mirick (she/her)

Susanna grew up in Massachusetts and spent time in Colorado before continuing on to Hidden Villa. She has worked in a variety of environmental education programs including Appleton Farm Camps and Coastal Camp at Nature Bridge. Susanna majored in environmental studies...
Victoria Parra (she/her/they/them)

Victoria Parra (she/her/they/them)

Victoria is from Chicago, Illinois. Victoria started working in non-profits through an after-school program and day camp in Chicago with K-6th grades focusing on art activities, herb gardening, and community field trips. They were a part of the WWOOF Future Farmers...
Caroline Diemer (She/Her)

Caroline Diemer (She/Her)

Caroline grew up in San Jose, CA and remembers eating rhubarb from the Education Garden at Hidden Villa as a kindergartener. She holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University. Caroline has worked in programming and guest services at museums and cultural institutions across...