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James Dake

Park Naturalist/On-the-Road Coordinator

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Bellaire, Michigan, United States

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Timeline
About me
Education Director at Grass River Natural Area
Education
- Central Michigan University
  2002 - 2006
  Bachelor’s Degree Education
- Western Michigan University
  2014 - 2016
  Master’s Degree Science Education
Experience
- For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
  Apr 2007 - May 2008
  Park Naturalist/On-the-Road Coordinator
  Designed and presented programs as a park naturalist, and created outreach programs for an On-the-Road program throughout Genesee County Parks.
- Paleontological Research Institution
  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
  Collaborations Coordinator/Director of Environmental Education
  Served as liaison between the Paleontological Research Institution and Cayuga Nature Center through a partnership and non-profit merger. Led the environmental education program at Cayuga Nature Center.
- Kingsbury Country Day School
  Mar 2011 - Feb 2014
  Environmental Studies Instructor
  Instructor for Middle School and Elementary Environmental Studies.
- Grass River Natural Area, Inc.
  Feb 2014 - now
  Education Director
  Direct the education program at Grass River Natural Area - including public programs, school programs, publications, interpretive exhibits and media, camps, and education outreach. www.grassriver.org
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Interpretive Guide
  National Association for Interpretation
  Nov 2015
- Teacher Certification
  Michigan Department of Education
  Jan 2006
Volunteer Experience
- Extended Education Advisory Board Member
  Issued by Northwestern Michigan College on Apr 2023
  Associated with James Dake
- Parks and Recreation Commissioner
  Issued by Village Of Elk Rapids on Jan 2016
  Associated with James Dake