I was born in Maine and became a lover of nature at a very young age.  When I was 17 years old, I entered college to become a nurse.  I received my degree in Biology and Health Education at California State University at Northridge.  I was a K-2 Teacher for the State of California for 22 years, and continued my nursing on week-ends.

I married my college friend-and-love, Bob and we have two girls and 6 grandchildren and one great grandson.