Creative Nature Project
"If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it." David Sobel
Creative Nature Team
Hello, my name is Brandy and these are my daughters Claire & Amahrie :-)
CNP is a woman founded, created, and directed business established in January of 2017. CNP was inspired by my passion for the outdoors, recreation, and cultivating nature enriched learning experiences for my daughters. Fast forward eight years with several certifications, awards, and trainings accomplished I am excited to share my passion and expertise with others through nature enrichment activities, curriculum, and consulting services.
Master of Science in Recreation & Sport Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management Bachelor of Science in Campus Recreation
Bachelor of Science Minor
in Business Administration
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional
Certified California Naturalist
OCP - Outdoor Classroom Specialist
Nature Explore Certified Trainer
Early Childhood Education Training/Units
CPR/First Aid Certified
Trained in Kidding Around Yoga
American Red Cross Training: Psychological Health First Aid for COVID-19
15+ years experience managing youth camps,
after school programs, and special events
in Parks & Recreation
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Brandy - Founder/Director
Amahrie & Claire
Amahrie - Eighth grader with a passion for animals, nature, and helping in the classroom!
Claire - CNP graduate and now fifth grader who loves nature, animals, and being barefoot!
Creative Nature
Education Animals
George - Beagle
Wynstan - Labordoodle
Amalthea, Layla, and Piper - Adopted Rescue Cats
Jenny & Forrest - Adopted Rabbits
Kyle - Leopard Gecko
Tortellini - Sulcata Tortoise
Egg Laying Hens
Mealworm & Dubia Roach Colonies
Charlie - Adopted Bearded Dragon
Curly - Curly Haired Tarantula
Moe & Larry - White's Tree Frogs
Neon Glo Tetra Fish
CNP School Yard Critters also include: Sharp-tailed Snakes, Alligator Lizards, Ladybugs, Praying Mantises, Painted Lady Butterflies, Worms,
Snails, Slugs and more!
Creative Nature
Proudly participates & belongs to:
California Parks & Recreation Society
National Parks & Recreation Association
California Association of Forest Schools
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
American River Parkway
Nature Explore Certified Classrooms
The Outdoor Classroom Project
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Natural Start Alliance Professional Committee
Raising Quality Together
River Friendly Landscaping
Eco Healthy Child Care
National Butterfly Garden
Californians for Quality Early Learning
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