our team

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Our dedicated and professional staff is what sets Forest Play apart.

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​All of our facilitators are passionate about
​the mission of Forest Play: 
​Through play, stories, natural living skills and the art of observation, listening and questioning,
we build connection to nature, self and others. 

Our experiences range from professionally trained guides and athletes to
environmental educators and musicians, united to provide fun and valuable experiences!

Click on staff photos to find out more!

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DAVE VERHULST 
DIRECTOR

​The coyote mind behind the program, Dave is the founding member of Forest Play 

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Marlou de riijk
Assistant leader

The play instigator, Marlou is a welcome Dutch addition to Forest Play 

Siobhan blanchard-moran  
​Assistant LEADER

Fun-loving and bright, Siobhan can turn
kid frowns upside down

Heidi widmer
​Assistant leader

No stranger to the forest, Heidi thrives on a little
game-induced adrenaline

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Tyler mcclaron 
assistant leader 

The songs at Forest Play have never been so alive! Tyler bring musical enthusiasm to everything he does. 

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Emily Nishikawa
Summer Assistant lEADER

Fresh from the race trails, Emily's passion for adventure and exploration led her to Forest Play. 

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Jen Groundwater
Paperwork Wrangler

A supporter of Forest Play from the beginning, Jen keeps all the books and accounts running smoothly

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Ronna Schneberger
Support Staff​

With nature in her heart, Ronna has stood by Forest Play since the beginning. 

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Katarina Dučaiová
Assistant Leader 

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