Staff

Jes Steele M.Ed.

Owner and Educator

Jes has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing.

Credentials:

  • B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ

  • M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH

  • Registered Maine Recreational Guide

  • National Registered EMT

  • SOLO Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Instructor

  • American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard

  • Leave No Trace Master Educator

  • ACA Cone Instructor - Level I & II Flat and White Water

  • Mindfulness Instructor

  • ServSafe Manager

Maggie D.O.G.

9/6/2010-8/14/2024

Even though she is thirteen, this little dog loves a good adventure! She will lead the pack and show you to all the good trails. She loves hiking and exploring. You can also find her enjoying a nice paddle down a remote river. She is originally from the south where she had a hard and difficult life. Moving to Maine was the best decision she made. She loves the snow. She loves to roll around in the snow and even loves downhill sledding. She is very excited to help show you the way to connect deeper with the wilderness. Start off with getting closer to the ground, wetting your nose and sniff.

Skills:

  • Understands a large English vocabulary

  • Communicates through moans, barks, facial expressions and tail wagging

  • Incredible Tracker

    • Excellent seeker especially in “Hide and Go Seek”

  • Diligent about chasing squirrels away from bird feeder

  • Good at catching treats