One of the most satisfying things about my job as an environmental educator is the opportunity to introduce kids of all ages to new outdoor experiences – from observing animals in the wild, to learning strange and interesting facts about familiar plants or animals, to actually getting to touch a “scary” animal like one of our educational snakes, watching that moment of discovery and excitement happen is something I treasure. Preschool children are some of the most fascinating kids to watch interact with nature. Nearly everything is brand new to them, and they are thrilled by everything!