Naturalists At Large
Dana Andresen has a diverse background in outdoor education and adventure-based roles. They have experience as a Ski Patrol and Dispatch at China Peak Mountain Resort. They have also worked as a Naturalist, Commissary Director, Snorkel and Kayak Instructor, and High Ropes Instructor for Naturalists At Large, leading outdoor education trips for students all over California. Additionally, Dana has worked as a Guide for YExplore Yosemite Adventures, a Wilderness Instructor for Camp Thunderbird For Girls, and the Director of Operations and Lead Guide for Fort Pierce Outdoor Center. They have also worked as a Photographer and Handler for Alaska Icefield Expeditions, living on a glacier and facilitating dog sled tours. Dana's experience also includes working as a Backcountry Trail Worker for the California Conservation Corps Foundation.
Dana Andresen's education history begins in 2009 when they enrolled at the University of North Florida. Dana pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and also completed minors in Environmental Studies and African Diaspora Studies. Their time at the university lasted until 2014, when they graduated.
In 2017, Dana participated in an Adventure Guide Apprenticeship program offered by Pure Exploration. This program focused on adventure travel and lasted for that year.
Aside from their formal education, Dana has obtained several certifications. In 2016, they became an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certified by the American Red Cross. Two years later, in 2017, they obtained certifications as an Abseil Instructor, Bush Leader, and Rock Leader from the New Zealand Outdoor Instructor's Association (NZOIA). In 2019, Dana acquired certification as a Wilderness First Responder from NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
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Naturalists At Large
Naturalists at Large is a leading outdoor and environmental education group in California. Since 1985, we have provided outdoor education programs for tens of thousands of students from over two hundred schools. We have introduced students to environments as diverse as the pygmy forest of Sonoma, the Giant Forest of Sequoia, the spring wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert, and giant kelp forests of Santa Catalina Island’s waters. We pride ourselves on our ability to facilitate outdoor programs that are exciting and fun, while giving students an understanding of the beauty and diversity of our planet. We are committed to teaching people of all ages the skills to be at ease in the outdoors, and to come to a better understanding of the Western ecosystems: mountains, deserts, and seashores. Education of the natural world and learning how to become a responsible steward of the environment is every bit as important as traditional academics. Through thought provoking subject matter and activities, as well as Leave no Trace ethics and proper camping habits, we hope to inspire not only a love of the natural world, but a sense of responsibility to sustain wilderness for generations to come. Naturalists at Large provides Outdoor Education experiences for public and private schools throughout the school year. Discover over 35 sites throughout California: Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Point Reyes, Pinnacles, Colorado River, Catalina Island, Coastal Redwoods, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Big Basin, and Mono Lake to name a few.