Meet The Team

Judy has always loved spending time in the great outdoors. Despite growing up running through the woods and climbing trees, she found her naturalist tendencies peaked in the middle of Canada’s largest urban centre where she first started tracking coyotes, foraging medicinal plants and starting fires with friction. Helping people rekindle their love of and comfort in nature through fun, engaging activities is her mission.

Born in the embrace of the Himalayas and now nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Nova
Scotia, Jasmine's heart beats in rhythm with nature's diverse melodies. Her journey from the
world's highest peaks to the coastal beauty of Canada has forged a profound connection with the environment. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that by nurturing our connection with the Earth, we enrich not only our own lives but also ensure a legacy of wonder for generations to come. She believes that every sunrise paints a portrait of hope, and every whisper of the wind is a reminder of our responsibility to protect our precious planet.

Rachel received her Bachelor of Education at Acadia University in 2020. She has taught Musical Theatre, Core French, and Resource with elementary students. This province has always been her home: her childhood memories are filled with the ocean, forest walks, lake swims, berry foraging, swinging, skipping rope, sidewalk chalk, and playing pretend in the tree house.

Kaslyn received her Therapeutic Recreation Diploma from NSCC in 2022. Her studies focused on the effects of nature-based therapy on mental well-being. Kaslyn has always felt a strong connection to nature. Her curiosity naturally lead her to study it which has affirmed and deepened that connection. As a child she spent a lot of time playing outdoors with the trees or on the rocks near the ocean. She is very excited to be a part of the Flying Squirrel Adventures and is looking forward help guide your child in the discovery of natures wonders. 

Lee’s love for the outdoors was kindled while growing up in southwestern Nova Scotia. Known for its rugged shorelines, he spent time with his family exploring coastal trails, kayaking on inland lakes, combing beaches, and swimming in the Chebogue tidal river. He feels more connected to himself, others and nature when sharing the sensory experience of the outdoors: the smell of spruce, the soft texture of clay soils, the whoosh of a crashing wave, or the refreshing spray of a sea breeze. 

Ashley has been exploring the natural world with her six homeschooled children for the past decade. Through this inspirational process, they have developed confidence and self esteem through hands on learning in a woodland.

Her family lives in the community of Black Rock by the beautiful Bay of Fundy in a small cabin they built by hand. They spend their days mastering puddles, taking care of living animals, building shelters, cooking over open fires, foraging for medicines and much more.

She looks forward to getting to know your child and supporting their playful learning in the greatest playground of all. 

Della loves to be outside and goes hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing as much as possible! While studying community development at Acadia University, she discovered a passion for environmental and adventure education. They are incredibly excited to be a part of the Flying Squirrel Adventures team, facilitating and assisting behind the scenes!  

Jessica is completing her Master in Community Development at Acadia University. She moved to Wolfville in 2022 after completing her degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland. Her research focuses on women in the outdoors and she has worked as an outdoor educator and wilderness guide with women for over 12 years. In 2016, she founded Rewild Wellness which is a social enterprise connecting women to the outdoors and each other through hiking groups, forest bathing, backpacking, and coaching.