Michelle Bierma is an Interpretive Naturalist at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. She helps people learn about and connect to nature through classes and great adventures. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota and has been a naturalist ever since. When not at work, she spends time practicing the sport of falconry, loving that it allows her to be a part of the predator/prey relationship in nature and the opportunity to learn about the birds, their prey and the natural communities they call home. You might also find her hiking trails, making jewelry or watching some hometown football.

Tim Reese has been the Farm Supervisor at Gale Woods Farm since it opened in 2003. He manages the facility, livestock and gardens at this educational and production farm. While he has been known to don a scarecrow costume and sing a raucous version of Old MacDonald at Halloween events, he believes that food production and farmers have a serious and important role to play in protecting our environment and promoting land stewardship. When not busy at Gale Woods, Tim enjoys cross-country skiing, biking and exploring the natural world with his family.

Paul is the Manager of Forestry and Horticulture at Three Rivers Park District – a position he has held for the past 10 years. Prior to that he was stomping around the wilds of Milwaukee County as the natural areas manager, and before that he was stomping around the wilds of New York City (yes, there are some) as an environmental restoration project manager for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. In his spare time he enjoys installing flashing on old windows.

Tim Reese has been the Farm Supervisor at Gale Woods Farm since it opened in 2003. He manages the facility, livestock and gardens at this educational and production farm. While he has been known to don a scarecrow costume and sing a raucous version of Old MacDonald at Halloween events, he believes that food production and farmers have a serious and important role to play in protecting our environment and promoting land stewardship. When not busy at Gale Woods, Tim enjoys cross-country skiing, biking and exploring the natural world with his family.

Katie has been an intern at Richardson for the last three summers. She graduated from Normandale Community College in May 2019 and is starting at the University of Minnesota in fall to get her degree in English Literature. She is currently working on learning Japanese and is excited to learn more about outdoor education as a career.