Nicole Jackson is an environmental educator, birder, and co-creator of Black Birders Week. She's also dedicated to connecting people to the environment and each other. As a girl, nature nurtured Nicole growing up on the east side of Cleveland, and much of her career is built around returning the favor.Throughout our conversation, Nicole gifts us with nature lessons and shares how she's grown into herself as a natural leader and advocate for developing a lifelong relationship with nature.Featured in this episode: Nicole JacksonHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Oregon State University, Danner, & Peak ScentsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesNicole Jackson: Instagram & TwitterArticles Featuring NicolePBS: Nicole Jackson | Environmental EducatorPortland Audobon: Reflections from Black Birders WeekNewsbreak: Being Seen and Heard During Black Birders WeekShe Explores Episode: Black Birders Week is ForeverNational Parks Conservation AssociationChildren & Nature NetworkResources: Child AbuseAACAP Child Abuse Resource CenterNational Children's Advocacy Center: ResourcesRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesOregon State University E-Campus: Visit ecampus.oregonstate.edu/explore to find the program that’s right for you.Peak Scents: Get 20% your order when you use the code EXPLORE20 at checkout at PeakScents.com.Danner: Learn more about the Trail 2650 at Danner.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Meydan, Kai Engel, Swelling, & Lee Rosevere