

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES
Explore 11,000 acres of wilderness independently by hiking, biking, or creek fishing between or in place of naturalist-led excursions. With a fully-equipped beach pavilion, our fleet of beach cruiser bicycles, and our tackle shack ready with fishing supplies, all you need to do is choose the activity and the naturalists will gear you up for adventure.

Events & Packages
Are you a passionate birder, an aspiring Flyfisher, or looking for a more intimate group setting? Our specialty programs vary based on season and interest, each offering inspiring experiences tailored to specific interests on the Island.
Meet Our Naturalists

Nate Ramey
Manager
Originally from Southern Ohio, Nate spent much of his time there exploring the forests and creeks of the Appalachian foothills. Nate then went on to obtain his B.S. in Natural Sciences from Shawnee State University.
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Tyler Thomas
Supervisor
Tyler was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he cultivated a strong passion for the outdoors through fishing and canoeing the lakes of Wisconsin and Minnesota. This passion continued to grow as he received a B.S. in Environmental and Field Biology from Ohio Northern University.
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Mary Bertschi
Naturalist
Growing up on Long Island, NY, Mary spent most of her time at the beach, cultivating a fascination with marine ecosystems. This led her to pursue a B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology from Stony Brook University.
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Clare Crenshaw
Naturalist
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Clare spent much of her childhood exploring the neighborhood creek. Clare pursued this curiosity in college, earning a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama.
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Brandon Ross
Naturalist
Brandon grew up just outside of Philadelphia, PA, where he developed a fondness for reptiles and amphibians. His curiosity led him to pursue a degree in Natural Resource Management and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut.
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Carol Behnke
Naturalist
Carol grew up in New Jersey along the Jersey Shore, residing in a small beach town at the southern most point of NJ known as Cape May. Growing up at the beach played a large role in influencing Carol’s love of nature and passion of all things ocean related.
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