From the Beginning
My love for Mother Nature and all of her magnificent creatures began when I was just a young child. After many rescue attempts and wildlife encounters over the years, this love grew into a tremendous amount of respect and a lifelong passion. My experiences along the way encouraged me to explore opportunities that I had never imagined. In 2014, I began teaching myself the art of photography in order to capture the amazing beauty of our wildlife and the land they call home. In 2016, I was suddenly faced with the dangerous situation to rescue a pair of Great Horned Owlets that had fallen, along with their nest, from the top of a ninety-foot tall pine tree. The strength of this family of owls, and the will to allow a human to help, astounded me. So much so, that I decided to write a book about the remarkable rescue mission. In late 2016, I became a first-time author and published “Great Horned Owlets Rescue: Where there’s a Will, There’s a Way...” These experiences drove my passion even further. I felt a strong urge to do more than just photograph or write about these precious wild animals; that just wasn’t enough. It was time to take action and make a difference. My next quest would be to help care for these wild animals in this ever changing world that we live in. They need our help now, more than ever. In August of 2020, with the help of my husband Jim, we founded Roadside Wildlife Rehab, Inc. A non-profit, home based, licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility located in Westport, Massachusetts. This newfound organization will be dedicated to providing the best care to orphaned, injured and ill wildlife in our local area with the highest hopes of returning them back to the wild. It is my way of giving back to Mother Nature for all she has given us. My mission is to help be the voice for those who cannot speak. We are also happy to help educate the public on how to coexist with wildlife living around our homes. Together, we can help save the lives of so many of Mother Nature's creatures in need.
And now... the next chapter begins!
