As a kid growing up in Toronto, I was rarely exposed to the outdoors and knew little about the natural world. It wasn’t until I went camping for the first time at 19 that I discovered my passion for nature. I became fascinated by the rocks, plants, and small creatures that make up the environment around me. This newfound love for nature led me back to school, where I developed a deep interest in wildlife, especially birds. Since 2016, I’ve held various roles in the environmental sector, from erosion monitoring to working with frogs and bats, and now birds. I'm proud to work for an organization dedicated to protecting the organisms I admire so much!   e-mail: sdarocha @ birdscanada.org