Nina Orellana
Wilderness Trips
Environmental Outdoor Education Faculty
Earth and Environmental Science Faculty
Leadership Skills
Technical Skills
- UMass Amherst, BS, Environmental Science
- Leave No Trace
- Wilderness First Responder
- American Canoe Association Level 1
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- High Five Ropes Course Training
Nina holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from UMass Amherst and has a strong background in wilderness trip leading and experiential education. Prior to joining our staff in 2016, Nina worked as an Environmental and Outdoor Educator at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center. While in college Nina spent five weeks hiking from France to Spain while completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Nina lives on the property with her dog named Lennon. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, reading, swimming and hammocking. Her favorite outdoor adventure activity is rock climbing.