My name is Nicola and I am a Nature Educator & the Founder of goodworm. Through a variety of ways, I connect people to plants and pollinators. I am a social worker turned social entrepreneur with a passion for designing and implementing environmental education programs that are engaging and experiential. 

 

I have 18+ years experience working with children and youth in a variety of roles such as mental health therapist and autism support worker. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary, and post-bachelors degree certification in Horticulture Therapy and Digital Marketing. I also do Marketing & Communications for the Crowsnest Conservation Society. ​

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Additional certifications I have include:

- Pollinator Stewardship with Pollinator Partnership Canada

- Organic Master Gardener 

- Eco Anxiety into Eco Action Micro Credential with Earth Rangers

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I have lived and gardened in both the prairies (aspen parkland) and pacific coast. Spending time in relationship with plant relatives hugely informs my practice. 

 

Infusing Traditional Ecological Indigenous Knowledge is a core aspect of my pedagogy. Some additional trainings I have include:

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- Home on Native Land by Raven Trust

- 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning by Outdoor Learning School

- Indigenous Canada MOOC through University of Alberta

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Read some of my testimonials here.

 

Let's connect! 

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